used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The cabin made as pretty a little marine piece as ever the light of the early sun flashed into.
AshoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
athwartadverbUS /əˈθwɔːrt/
at right angles to the center line of a ship
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
aviditynoun
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
breakfasted
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From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
bulkheadsnounUS /ˈbʌlkhedz/
plural of “bulkhead” — a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The cabin made as pretty a little marine piece as ever the light of the early sun flashed into.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
DANDYnounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
diamond-like
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From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
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 The cabin made as pretty a little marine piece as ever the light of the early sun flashed into.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
any strong feeling
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
enrichedverbUS /enˈrɪtʃt/
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
at any time
From this reading The cabin made as pretty a little marine piece as ever the light of the early sun flashed into.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The cabin made as pretty a little marine piece as ever the light of the early sun flashed into.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
set up or found
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
gushingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The cabin made as pretty a little marine piece as ever the light of the early sun flashed into.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The cabin made as pretty a little marine piece as ever the light of the early sun flashed into.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cabin made as pretty a little marine piece as ever the light of the early sun flashed into.
lustrousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌstrəs/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The cabin made as pretty a little marine piece as ever the light of the early sun flashed into.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading The cabin made as pretty a little marine piece as ever the light of the early sun flashed into.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
neutraliser
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From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
being perceived or observed
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The cabin made as pretty a little marine piece as ever the light of the early sun flashed into.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The cabin made as pretty a little marine piece as ever the light of the early sun flashed into.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
possessing material wealth
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
rippledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpəld/
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
shipwrecked
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From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
sky-light
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From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The cabin made as pretty a little marine piece as ever the light of the early sun flashed into.
SWEETHEARTSnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrts/
plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person
From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
possessing sweep
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
undesirableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
not wanted
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was the presence of Grace which informed this picture with those qualities of sweetness, elegance, refinement, perfume, which I now found in it, but had not before noticed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were flowers of fragrance and of rich colours; the small table sparkled with its hospitable furniture; the polished bulkheads rippled with light, and the diamond-like glance of the lustrous, dancing sea seemed to be swept by the blue air gushing athwart the sky-light into the mirrors, which enriched this little boudoir of a cabin.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ashore it might have been otherwise, but the sea breeze is a noble neutraliser of whatever is undesirable in the obligations which attend an excess of sentiment and emotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SWEETHEARTS IN A DANDY For my part I breakfasted with the avidity of a shipwrecked man.
