used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Not that we were bad sailors.
bedsteadnoun
the framework of a bed
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
casketnounUS /ˈkæskət/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not imagine how they knew that I should go to my lawyers for it.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
dinner-table
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From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
fogsnounUS /fɔːɡz/
plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
set up or found
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I could not imagine how they knew that I should go to my lawyers for it.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
how
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From this reading I could not imagine how they knew that I should go to my lawyers for it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I could not imagine how they knew that I should go to my lawyers for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
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 I could not imagine how they knew that I should go to my lawyers for it.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading I could not imagine how they knew that I should go to my lawyers for it.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
Mersey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that we were bad sailors.
OCEANA
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From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
an amount of time
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
resting-place
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From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Not that we were bad sailors.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
get by special effort
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I could not imagine how they knew that I should go to my lawyers for it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that we were bad sailors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could not imagine how they knew that I should go to my lawyers for it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading During this period of seclusion I thought deeply of the latest attempt of my enemies to secure the casket, and it caused me great uneasiness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
at the time that
From this reading THE OCEANA Very thankful were my two cousins and I when we got clear of the fogs of the Mersey and were fairly out at sea.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We did not proclaim that we were, at any rate, though I will admit that for the first two days I found my comfortable brass bedstead a resting-place much more to my liking than a seat at the dinner-table, although I duly turned up there for the sake of appearances.
