used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PEACE WITH A SPEAR The work progressed favourably but not without occasional set-backs.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading On Kapaa'a, where its supervision was most constant, the advance was naturally greatest.
(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 Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading But the moment their preceptors' backs were turned, the promises were forgotten in immediate enjoyment of the reward.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PEACE WITH A SPEAR The work progressed favourably but not without occasional set-backs.
carefully weighed
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
unvarying in nature
From this reading On Kapaa'a, where its supervision was most constant, the advance was naturally greatest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
discountnounUS /dɪˈskaʊnt/
the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
effusiveadjectiveUS /ˈefjuːsɪv/
uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading But the moment their preceptors' backs were turned, the promises were forgotten in immediate enjoyment of the reward.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
favourablyadverb
showing approval
From this reading PEACE WITH A SPEAR The work progressed favourably but not without occasional set-backs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading But the moment their preceptors' backs were turned, the promises were forgotten in immediate enjoyment of the reward.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
highest in quality
From this reading On Kapaa'a, where its supervision was most constant, the advance was naturally greatest.
of the present time and place
From this reading But the moment their preceptors' backs were turned, the promises were forgotten in immediate enjoyment of the reward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On Kapaa'a, where its supervision was most constant, the advance was naturally greatest.
Kapaa'a
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From this reading On Kapaa'a, where its supervision was most constant, the advance was naturally greatest.
largessenounUS /lɑːrˈɡes/
a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
a particular point in time
From this reading But the moment their preceptors' backs were turned, the promises were forgotten in immediate enjoyment of the reward.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On Kapaa'a, where its supervision was most constant, the advance was naturally greatest.
as might be expected
From this reading On Kapaa'a, where its supervision was most constant, the advance was naturally greatest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PEACE WITH A SPEAR The work progressed favourably but not without occasional set-backs.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading PEACE WITH A SPEAR The work progressed favourably but not without occasional set-backs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Kapaa'a, where its supervision was most constant, the advance was naturally greatest.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading PEACE WITH A SPEAR The work progressed favourably but not without occasional set-backs.
preceptors
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From this reading But the moment their preceptors' backs were turned, the promises were forgotten in immediate enjoyment of the reward.
problematicadjectiveUS /ˌprɑːbləˈmætɪk/
open to doubt or debate
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
prodigals
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From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading PEACE WITH A SPEAR The work progressed favourably but not without occasional set-backs.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading But the moment their preceptors' backs were turned, the promises were forgotten in immediate enjoyment of the reward.
set-backs
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From this reading PEACE WITH A SPEAR The work progressed favourably but not without occasional set-backs.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
SPEARnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading PEACE WITH A SPEAR The work progressed favourably but not without occasional set-backs.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading On Kapaa'a, where its supervision was most constant, the advance was naturally greatest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEACE WITH A SPEAR The work progressed favourably but not without occasional set-backs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But the moment their preceptors' backs were turned, the promises were forgotten in immediate enjoyment of the reward.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
precisely as stated
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Kapaa'a, where its supervision was most constant, the advance was naturally greatest.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
in or at the place that
From this reading On Kapaa'a, where its supervision was most constant, the advance was naturally greatest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like the prodigals of all time, they were always ready to discount future benefits--which they did not very fully understand and considered somewhat problematic--for a trifle on account, which they understood extremely well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PEACE WITH A SPEAR The work progressed favourably but not without occasional set-backs.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading PEACE WITH A SPEAR The work progressed favourably but not without occasional set-backs.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On the outer islands the brown men and women were effusive in their promises--in expectation of largesse.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading PEACE WITH A SPEAR The work progressed favourably but not without occasional set-backs.
