used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
anew
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
(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 At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF SAVAGES.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
Cassia-bud
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From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
rid of obstructions
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
cocoa-nuts
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From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading I think they wished them to decay.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
in a gradual manner
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think they wished them to decay.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF SAVAGES.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
petroleumnounUS /pəˈtroʊliəm/
a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
Quambo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
free from harm or evil
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
SAVAGESnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF SAVAGES.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
in the near future
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF SAVAGES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think they wished them to decay.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think they wished them to decay.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At all events at the end of that time they set to pounding them up by degrees, and gradually extracted from the mess quite a large quantity of clear and beautiful oil.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Cassia-bud collected an immense heap of ripe cocoa-nuts, and every day for weeks were busy doing something or other to them.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I think they wished them to decay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It soon became evident that the supply of petroleum oil saved from the brig would run short, but here again Quambo came to the rescue.
