used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Moreover, although they had an occasional fight, Dumps and Poker were excellent friends, and great favourites with the crew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
eagerly desirous
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Moreover, although they had an occasional fight, Dumps and Poker were excellent friends, and great favourites with the crew.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
Dolphin's
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From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
DumpsnounUS /dʌmps/
an informal expression for a mildly depressed state
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
Esquimaunoun
a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Moreover, although they had an occasional fight, Dumps and Poker were excellent friends, and great favourites with the crew.
favourites
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From this reading Moreover, although they had an occasional fight, Dumps and Poker were excellent friends, and great favourites with the crew.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Moreover, although they had an occasional fight, Dumps and Poker were excellent friends, and great favourites with the crew.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Moreover, although they had an occasional fight, Dumps and Poker were excellent friends, and great favourites with the crew.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
death of a person
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Moreover, although they had an occasional fight, Dumps and Poker were excellent friends, and great favourites with the crew.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moreover, although they had an occasional fight, Dumps and Poker were excellent friends, and great favourites with the crew.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
incorrigibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrədʒəbəl/
impervious to correction by punishment
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, although they had an occasional fight, Dumps and Poker were excellent friends, and great favourites with the crew.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
O'Riley
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From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Moreover, although they had an occasional fight, Dumps and Poker were excellent friends, and great favourites with the crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
PokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
RegionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
unusual or striking
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
precisely, exactly
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, although they had an occasional fight, Dumps and Poker were excellent friends, and great favourites with the crew.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
Upernavik
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From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
wagnounUS /wæɡ/
a witty amusing person who makes jokes
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dumps was a remarkably grave and sly character, and Poker was a wag--an incorrigible wag--in every sense of the term.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, although they had an occasional fight, Dumps and Poker were excellent friends, and great favourites with the crew.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
which person or people
From this reading While at Upernavik, Captain Guy had purchased a team of six good, tough Esquimau dogs, being desirous of taking them to England, and there presenting them to several of his friends who were anxious to possess specimens of those animals.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _New characters introduced--An old game under novel circumstances--Remarkable appearances in the sky--O'Riley meets with a mishap_.
but in spite of that
From this reading We have not yet introduced these individuals to our reader, but as they will act a conspicuous part in the history of the _Dolphin's_ adventurous career in the Arctic Regions, we think it right now to present them.
