used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
consider or hold as true
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I have been kind to you, and you feel so much indebted to me already, that you are unwilling to trespass further on my goodness.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
any thing at all
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
make certain of
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
barquenoun
a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been kind to you, and you feel so much indebted to me already, that you are unwilling to trespass further on my goodness.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
Chisholm
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From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
greatly pleased
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I have been kind to you, and you feel so much indebted to me already, that you are unwilling to trespass further on my goodness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
FRED
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From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
FREEMAN'SnounUS /ˈfriːmənz/
possessive form of “freeman” — a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I have been kind to you, and you feel so much indebted to me already, that you are unwilling to trespass further on my goodness.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading I have been kind to you, and you feel so much indebted to me already, that you are unwilling to trespass further on my goodness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been kind to you, and you feel so much indebted to me already, that you are unwilling to trespass further on my goodness.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading I have been kind to you, and you feel so much indebted to me already, that you are unwilling to trespass further on my goodness.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
KYRA
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From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
immediately past
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have been kind to you, and you feel so much indebted to me already, that you are unwilling to trespass further on my goodness.
ministeringverbUS /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/
-ing form of “minister” — attend to the wants and needs of others
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I have been kind to you, and you feel so much indebted to me already, that you are unwilling to trespass further on my goodness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
not any; not one
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
others
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From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
RUSSIANnounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
RUSTICadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
express in words
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
express in speech
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have been kind to you, and you feel so much indebted to me already, that you are unwilling to trespass further on my goodness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
trespassverbUS /ˈtrespæs/
enter unlawfully on someone's property
From this reading I have been kind to you, and you feel so much indebted to me already, that you are unwilling to trespass further on my goodness.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading I have been kind to you, and you feel so much indebted to me already, that you are unwilling to trespass further on my goodness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
VARDE'S
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From this reading QUIET DAYS ON THE KYRA--CAPTAIN VARDE'S HAPPY HOME--FRED FREEMAN'S RUSTIC RUSSIAN--THE CAPTAIN TELLS A TALE OF ADVENTURE.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
at the time that
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
which person or people
From this reading The captain of the Danish barque, who had brought our three heroes safely into Russian waters, was one of those individuals who are never so happy as when ministering to the comfort and pleasure of others.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Stop," he continued, smilingly, holding up his hand as Chisholm was about to speak, "I know everything you would say, so there is no occasion to say anything.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Having landed you in Europe," he said, on the very last day they dined together on board, "I dare say I ought to let you go, but I assure you, gentlemen, I am not tired of you, and if you will accept of a few weeks of the kind of rude hospitality I can offer you, at my little country home on the banks of the Kyra, I shall be delighted."
