used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading It was a cable despatch from Wentworth, with the words:
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading The one consolation of his present trip was its quickness.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading It was a cable despatch from Wentworth, with the words:
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a cable despatch from Wentworth, with the words:
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
inexpressiblyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a cable despatch from Wentworth, with the words:
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The one consolation of his present trip was its quickness.
Kenyon
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From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The one consolation of his present trip was its quickness.
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading The one consolation of his present trip was its quickness.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
speediest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
steamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The one consolation of his present trip was its quickness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He spent most of his time walking up and down the deck, thinking about the other voyage of a few weeks before.
Wentworth
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From this reading It was a cable despatch from Wentworth, with the words:
at the time that
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a cable despatch from Wentworth, with the words:
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was a cable despatch from Wentworth, with the words:
but in spite of that
From this reading Although the steamship that took Kenyon to America was one of the speediest in the Atlantic service, yet the voyage was inexpressibly dreary to him.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading When he arrived at his hotel in New York, he asked if there was any message there for him, and the clerk handed him an envelope, which he tore open.
