Chapter XXII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

present in great quantity

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.

past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Gerald, as one of the members of the firm, was of course accommodated with the very best the _Esperance_ could offer.

in addition

From this reading There was less crowding, less fuss; there was also more room and more comfort.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Gerald, as one of the members of the firm, was of course accommodated with the very best the _Esperance_ could offer.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

suitable to your needs

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Gerald, as one of the members of the firm, was of course accommodated with the very best the _Esperance_ could offer.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Gerald, as one of the members of the firm, was of course accommodated with the very best the _Esperance_ could offer.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading There was less crowding, less fuss; there was also more room and more comfort.

plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

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From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Gerald, as one of the members of the firm, was of course accommodated with the very best the _Esperance_ could offer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.

worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading There was less crowding, less fuss; there was also more room and more comfort.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Gerald, as one of the members of the firm, was of course accommodated with the very best the _Esperance_ could offer.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

of great significance or value

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There was less crowding, less fuss; there was also more room and more comfort.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Gerald, as one of the members of the firm, was of course accommodated with the very best the _Esperance_ could offer.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Gerald, as one of the members of the firm, was of course accommodated with the very best the _Esperance_ could offer.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

more desirable than another

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.

with speed

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

transport commercially

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

move hurridly

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was less crowding, less fuss; there was also more room and more comfort.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

a large number or amount

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

precisely as stated

From this reading Gerald, as one of the members of the firm, was of course accommodated with the very best the _Esperance_ could offer.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

skillfully constructed

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

which person or people

From this reading She was a trading ship, one of the largest and most important of those belonging to Paget Brothers, but she sometimes took out emigrants, and had room for a few saloon passengers; old travellers, who knew what comfort was, sometimes preferred to go in such ships as the _Esperance_ to the more conventional lines of steamers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The _Esperance_ was a well-made boat; she was about four thousand tons, with improved engines which went at great speed.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The meals were good and abundant, and the few passengers, provided they were in any sense of the word congenial spirits, became quickly friends.