used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In fact, he had a dread of being cast upon his own resources in the interior, where he could not speak the language.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he had no taste for any more travelling in Spain.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
a youthful male person
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
put or send forth
From this reading In fact, he had a dread of being cast upon his own resources in the interior, where he could not speak the language.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading In fact, he had a dread of being cast upon his own resources in the interior, where he could not speak the language.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
excursionists
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From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he had a dread of being cast upon his own resources in the interior, where he could not speak the language.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Besides, he had no taste for any more travelling in Spain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THROUGH THE HEART OF SPAIN.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading In fact, he had a dread of being cast upon his own resources in the interior, where he could not speak the language.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading In fact, he had a dread of being cast upon his own resources in the interior, where he could not speak the language.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
LisbonnounUS /ˈlɪzbən/
capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
engage in
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Besides, he had no taste for any more travelling in Spain.
not any; not one
From this reading Besides, he had no taste for any more travelling in Spain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THROUGH THE HEART OF SPAIN.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In fact, he had a dread of being cast upon his own resources in the interior, where he could not speak the language.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
determined
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading In fact, he had a dread of being cast upon his own resources in the interior, where he could not speak the language.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
SPAINnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading THROUGH THE HEART OF SPAIN.
express in speech
From this reading In fact, he had a dread of being cast upon his own resources in the interior, where he could not speak the language.
dependable
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Besides, he had no taste for any more travelling in Spain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE HEART OF SPAIN.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE HEART OF SPAIN.
up to a particular time
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He resolved to be a good boy till the excursionists arrived in Lisbon, and not make any attempt to escape; for it was not likely that he could accomplish his purpose.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Besides, he had no taste for any more travelling in Spain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In fact, he had a dread of being cast upon his own resources in the interior, where he could not speak the language.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bill Stout concluded that he was not a success as a tourist in Spain; but he was confident that he should succeed better in England.
in or at the place that
From this reading In fact, he had a dread of being cast upon his own resources in the interior, where he could not speak the language.
