used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
aboriginesnounUS /ˌæbərˈɪdʒəniz/
plural of “aborigine” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The Dramatic Society had given an historical play in which Christopher Columbus was depicted among the aborigines of America.
(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 Christopher Columbus interested him not at all.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The Dramatic Society had given an historical play in which Christopher Columbus was depicted among the aborigines of America.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The Dramatic Society had given an historical play in which Christopher Columbus was depicted among the aborigines of America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Dramatic Society had given an historical play in which Christopher Columbus was depicted among the aborigines of America.
anachronisticadjectiveUS /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/
chronologically misplaced
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Christopher Columbus interested him not at all.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading The Dramatic Society had given an historical play in which Christopher Columbus was depicted among the aborigines of America.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading The Dramatic Society had given an historical play in which Christopher Columbus was depicted among the aborigines of America.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
greatly pleased
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading The Dramatic Society had given an historical play in which Christopher Columbus was depicted among the aborigines of America.
DramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
apart from; not including
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Dramatic Society had given an historical play in which Christopher Columbus was depicted among the aborigines of America.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Dramatic Society had given an historical play in which Christopher Columbus was depicted among the aborigines of America.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The Dramatic Society had given an historical play in which Christopher Columbus was depicted among the aborigines of America.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Dramatic Society had given an historical play in which Christopher Columbus was depicted among the aborigines of America.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Christopher Columbus interested him not at all.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Christopher Columbus interested him not at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
a human being
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The Dramatic Society had given an historical play in which Christopher Columbus was depicted among the aborigines of America.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
PROTÉGÉ
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From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
on the contrary
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
rationnounUS /ˈræʃən/
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
an educational institution
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading William was too unimportant a member of the institution which served him out his daily ration of education to figure on the stage, but he was a delighted spectator in the back row.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
a Caucasian
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
which person or people
From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
William
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From this reading THE NATIVE PROTÉGÉ THE person who was ultimately to blame was the secretary of the Dramatic Society of the school of which William was a humble member.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Christopher Columbus was white, and except for his rather curious and violently anachronistic costume, looked exactly as the postman or William's own father might look.
