used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rangoon, it transpired, was suffering a double visitation of beachcombers and the plague.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading For were we not sure of admission to a more interesting residence?
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
beachcombersnounUS /ˈbiːtʃkoʊmərz/
plural of “beachcomber” — a vagrant living on a beach
From this reading Rangoon, it transpired, was suffering a double visitation of beachcombers and the plague.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
bungalowsnounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊz/
plural of “bungalow” — a small house with a single story
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
BurmanounUS /ˈbɜːrmə/
a mountainous republic in southeastern Asia on the Bay of Bengal
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
cadencedadjective
marked by a rhythmical cadence
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
coal-heavers
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From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
increase twofold
From this reading Rangoon, it transpired, was suffering a double visitation of beachcombers and the plague.
earshotnounUS /ˈɪrʃɑːt/
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For were we not sure of admission to a more interesting residence?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The larger is the Sailors’ Home, the less important the Seamen’s Mission.
of great significance or value
From this reading The larger is the Sailors’ Home, the less important the Seamen’s Mission.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading For were we not sure of admission to a more interesting residence?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The larger is the Sailors’ Home, the less important the Seamen’s Mission.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rangoon, it transpired, was suffering a double visitation of beachcombers and the plague.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The larger is the Sailors’ Home, the less important the Seamen’s Mission.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The larger is the Sailors’ Home, the less important the Seamen’s Mission.
managersnounUS /ˈmænədʒərz/
plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
marinersnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The larger is the Sailors’ Home, the less important the Seamen’s Mission.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For were we not sure of admission to a more interesting residence?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For were we not sure of admission to a more interesting residence?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading Rangoon, it transpired, was suffering a double visitation of beachcombers and the plague.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
RangoonnounUS /ræŋˈɡuːn/
the capital and largest city of Myanmar; located in the south near the Irrawaddy river delta
From this reading Rangoon, it transpired, was suffering a double visitation of beachcombers and the plague.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading For were we not sure of admission to a more interesting residence?
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The larger is the Sailors’ Home, the less important the Seamen’s Mission.
Seamen's
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From this reading The larger is the Sailors’ Home, the less important the Seamen’s Mission.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
stevedores
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From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Rangoon, it transpired, was suffering a double visitation of beachcombers and the plague.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading For were we not sure of admission to a more interesting residence?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For were we not sure of admission to a more interesting residence?
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading Rangoon, it transpired, was suffering a double visitation of beachcombers and the plague.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
visitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading Rangoon, it transpired, was suffering a double visitation of beachcombers and the plague.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rangoon, it transpired, was suffering a double visitation of beachcombers and the plague.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For were we not sure of admission to a more interesting residence?
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
wharves
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From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The protest of the managers of both mariners’ institutions, that they were already “full up with dead ones,” gave us small grief.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
but in spite of that
From this reading Somewhat back from the wharves, yet within earshot of the cadenced song of stevedores and coal-heavers, stand two shaded bungalows, well-known among the inhabitants of the metropolis of Burma.
