used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
(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 I surmised from the preparations going forward that I should in the near future have something better than rice.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading When I reached the deck I saw the captain smoking a pipe and still pacing the bridge with his hands in his pockets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When I reached the deck I saw the captain smoking a pipe and still pacing the bridge with his hands in his pockets.
CodnounUS /kɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading When I reached the deck I saw the captain smoking a pipe and still pacing the bridge with his hands in his pockets.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
divisible by two
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I surmised from the preparations going forward that I should in the near future have something better than rice.
set up or found
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I surmised from the preparations going forward that I should in the near future have something better than rice.
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I surmised from the preparations going forward that I should in the near future have something better than rice.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
the act of departing
From this reading I surmised from the preparations going forward that I should in the near future have something better than rice.
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading When I reached the deck I saw the captain smoking a pipe and still pacing the bridge with his hands in his pockets.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I surmised from the preparations going forward that I should in the near future have something better than rice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
Hemster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I reached the deck I saw the captain smoking a pipe and still pacing the bridge with his hands in his pockets.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
for more time
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
take the midday meal
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
a particular point in time
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I surmised from the preparations going forward that I should in the near future have something better than rice.
not any; not one
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading When I reached the deck I saw the captain smoking a pipe and still pacing the bridge with his hands in his pockets.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading When I reached the deck I saw the captain smoking a pipe and still pacing the bridge with his hands in his pockets.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading When I reached the deck I saw the captain smoking a pipe and still pacing the bridge with his hands in his pockets.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I surmised from the preparations going forward that I should in the near future have something better than rice.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When I reached the deck I saw the captain smoking a pipe and still pacing the bridge with his hands in his pockets.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading I surmised from the preparations going forward that I should in the near future have something better than rice.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
sailing-orders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
cut with a saw
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
sea-dog
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I surmised from the preparations going forward that I should in the near future have something better than rice.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading When I reached the deck I saw the captain smoking a pipe and still pacing the bridge with his hands in his pockets.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I surmised from the preparations going forward that I should in the near future have something better than rice.
not in physical motion
From this reading When I reached the deck I saw the captain smoking a pipe and still pacing the bridge with his hands in his pockets.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading I surmised from the preparations going forward that I should in the near future have something better than rice.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
at the time that
From this reading When I reached the deck I saw the captain smoking a pipe and still pacing the bridge with his hands in his pockets.
which person or people
From this reading He was a grizzled old sea-dog, who, I found later, had come from the Cape Cod district, and was what he looked, a most capable man.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading I went aft and sat down, not wishing to go forward and became acquainted with the captain, as I expected every moment that Mr. Hemster would come up and give him his sailing-orders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I reached the deck I saw the captain smoking a pipe and still pacing the bridge with his hands in his pockets.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We had been a long time together in the little office, longer even than this extended conversation would lead a reader to imagine, and as I went through the saloon I saw that they were laying the table for lunch, a sight by no means ungrateful to me, for I had risen early and enjoyed but a small and frugal breakfast.
