used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he had not looked for such dress on shipboard, or at least on a ship of the mysterious character of the _Mariella_.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he had not looked for such dress on shipboard, or at least on a ship of the mysterious character of the _Mariella_.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had not looked for such dress on shipboard, or at least on a ship of the mysterious character of the _Mariella_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But he had not looked for such dress on shipboard, or at least on a ship of the mysterious character of the _Mariella_.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
CUBAnounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading VIVA, CUBA LIBRE!
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
put on clothes
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
DynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
eccentricitiesnounUS /ˌeksenˈtrɪsɪtiz/
plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
a man of refinement
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had not looked for such dress on shipboard, or at least on a ship of the mysterious character of the _Mariella_.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
how
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From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he had not looked for such dress on shipboard, or at least on a ship of the mysterious character of the _Mariella_.
LIBRE
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From this reading VIVA, CUBA LIBRE!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
Mariella
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From this reading But he had not looked for such dress on shipboard, or at least on a ship of the mysterious character of the _Mariella_.
of an obscure nature
From this reading But he had not looked for such dress on shipboard, or at least on a ship of the mysterious character of the _Mariella_.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he had not looked for such dress on shipboard, or at least on a ship of the mysterious character of the _Mariella_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he had not looked for such dress on shipboard, or at least on a ship of the mysterious character of the _Mariella_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
having a point
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
transport commercially
From this reading But he had not looked for such dress on shipboard, or at least on a ship of the mysterious character of the _Mariella_.
shipboardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpbɔːrd/
casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
From this reading But he had not looked for such dress on shipboard, or at least on a ship of the mysterious character of the _Mariella_.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But he had not looked for such dress on shipboard, or at least on a ship of the mysterious character of the _Mariella_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
VIVAnounUS /ˈviːvə/
an examination conducted by spoken communication
From this reading VIVA, CUBA LIBRE!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
accept gladly
From this reading "Welcome to our little dinner party," said the captain, solemnly, as he shook each boy by the hand and pointed to seats on the big divan.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
which person or people
From this reading Although used to the eccentricities of costume in which the captain indulged, Harry was not prepared for the formal gentleman who greeted them as they entered the cabin that night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Dynamite was in full evening dress, and Harry could not help thinking how well he looked with his big, athletic form draped in conventional attire.
