used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
the state of being absent
From this reading He meant to arrange with him regarding the people and the management of the station at Utwé during his absence.
ADMIRALTYnounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
anew
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had effected a reconciliation with the king, and was paying him a friendly visit.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading He meant to arrange with him regarding the people and the management of the station at Utwé during his absence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He meant to arrange with him regarding the people and the management of the station at Utwé during his absence.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
Chabral
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From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
travel across or pass over
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
a female human offspring
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
recognizable; marked
From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He meant to arrange with him regarding the people and the management of the station at Utwé during his absence.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading He had effected a reconciliation with the king, and was paying him a friendly visit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He had effected a reconciliation with the king, and was paying him a friendly visit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He meant to arrange with him regarding the people and the management of the station at Utwé during his absence.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
how
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From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He had effected a reconciliation with the king, and was paying him a friendly visit.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
LORDSnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading He meant to arrange with him regarding the people and the management of the station at Utwé during his absence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He meant to arrange with him regarding the people and the management of the station at Utwé during his absence.
come together
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
Millé
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From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
Moūt
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From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading He had effected a reconciliation with the king, and was paying him a friendly visit.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He meant to arrange with him regarding the people and the management of the station at Utwé during his absence.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading He had effected a reconciliation with the king, and was paying him a friendly visit.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He meant to arrange with him regarding the people and the management of the station at Utwé during his absence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
transport commercially
From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He meant to arrange with him regarding the people and the management of the station at Utwé during his absence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "MY LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY" In October I received another letter from the Captain, asking me to meet him in Chabral harbour.
Tulpé
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From this reading I left Moūt at daylight, and, as I said good-bye to Tulpé and the little daughter, how little I thought that I should never cross their hospitable threshold again!
Utwé
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From this reading He meant to arrange with him regarding the people and the management of the station at Utwé during his absence.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had effected a reconciliation with the king, and was paying him a friendly visit.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He had become so tired of waiting for a ship that he had decided to start in a boat for Millé.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had effected a reconciliation with the king, and was paying him a friendly visit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had effected a reconciliation with the king, and was paying him a friendly visit.
