used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
abackadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
acclamationnounUS /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/
enthusiastic approval
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
AMAZINGadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
from appearances alone
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
move towards
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
on or to one side
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I know I stammered out something; but, really, the more I tried to speak coherently the more confused I became.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know I stammered out something; but, really, the more I tried to speak coherently the more confused I became.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
a person who is in charge
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
coherentlyadverbUS /koʊˈhiːrəntli/
in a coherent manner
From this reading I know I stammered out something; but, really, the more I tried to speak coherently the more confused I became.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading I know I stammered out something; but, really, the more I tried to speak coherently the more confused I became.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
the act of discovering something
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
set up or found
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know I stammered out something; but, really, the more I tried to speak coherently the more confused I became.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
M'Allister
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
engage in
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I know I stammered out something; but, really, the more I tried to speak coherently the more confused I became.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
ObservingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I know I stammered out something; but, really, the more I tried to speak coherently the more confused I became.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I know I stammered out something; but, really, the more I tried to speak coherently the more confused I became.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
express in words
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I know I stammered out something; but, really, the more I tried to speak coherently the more confused I became.
express in speech
From this reading I know I stammered out something; but, really, the more I tried to speak coherently the more confused I became.
stammered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know I stammered out something; but, really, the more I tried to speak coherently the more confused I became.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I know I stammered out something; but, really, the more I tried to speak coherently the more confused I became.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
precisely as stated
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
someone who visits
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The people, who had remained perfectly silent during this interview--if it can be dignified by that term--now burst out into a volume of acclamation; but I must say that never upon our earth had I seen a multitude so orderly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
which person or people
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading This was indeed a very bad beginning for a visitor from a distant world who wished to show to the best advantage in such an august presence, and before such a great assemblage of the people; but it is useless to attempt to conceal the truth, however humiliating it may be.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Observing my embarrassment, however, the high personage smiled upon me pleasantly and, after saying a few reassuring words, he gave a signal to the two officials, so we moved aside for John and M'Allister to approach him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I MAKE A MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY I was so utterly taken aback at this most unexpected greeting in my own native language by one who was apparently the chief inhabitant of this other world that I found it very difficult to collect my thoughts and make a suitable reply.
