used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Joe looked up as he approached, and removing his pipe murmured something inaudible to his comrades.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
attitudesnounUS /ˈætətuːdz/
plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
Bittlesea
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From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Joe looked up as he approached, and removing his pipe murmured something inaudible to his comrades.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
contoursnounUS /ˈkɑːntʊrz/
plural of “contour” — a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
FoamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
Fraser
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From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
inaudibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɔːdəbəl/
impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
From this reading Joe looked up as he approached, and removing his pipe murmured something inaudible to his comrades.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joe looked up as he approached, and removing his pipe murmured something inaudible to his comrades.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Joe looked up as he approached, and removing his pipe murmured something inaudible to his comrades.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading Joe looked up as he approached, and removing his pipe murmured something inaudible to his comrades.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Joe looked up as he approached, and removing his pipe murmured something inaudible to his comrades.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
PostsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Joe looked up as he approached, and removing his pipe murmured something inaudible to his comrades.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
move upward
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
slurverbUS /slɜːr/
play smoothly or legato
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Joe looked up as he approached, and removing his pipe murmured something inaudible to his comrades.
in the near future
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
sprawlingnounUS /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
SwallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
carry out
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
create by training and teaching
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
unstudiedadjective
not by design or artifice; unforced and impromptu
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Joe looked up as he approached, and removing his pipe murmured something inaudible to his comrades.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The delay occasioned by his visit to Bittlesea was not regretted, Mr. Fraser senior having at considerable trouble and expense arranged for him to take over the _Swallow_ at the end of the week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Owing to this rise in his fortune he was in fairly good spirits, despite the slur upon his character, as he made his way down to the wharf.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In happy ignorance that the late master of the _Foam_ had secured a suite of rooms at the Blue Posts Hotel, the late mate returned to London by train with a view of getting into communication with him as soon as possible.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The hands had knocked off work for the day, and the crew of the schooner, having finished their tea, were sprawling in the bows smoking in such attitudes of unstudied grace as best suited the contours of their figures.
