used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was always unwilling to exercise his authoritative power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
having authority or ascendancy or influence
From this reading He was always unwilling to exercise his authoritative power.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
busybodynoun
a person who meddles in the affairs of others
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
make calm or still
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
at any time
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He was always unwilling to exercise his authoritative power.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
gentlestadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentələst/
superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was always unwilling to exercise his authoritative power.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was always unwilling to exercise his authoritative power.
humanlyadverbUS /ˈhjuːmənli/
in the manner of human beings
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
a room where books are kept
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
the force of workers available
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
and nothing more
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
others
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From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
capable of happening or existing
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He was always unwilling to exercise his authoritative power.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
re-reading
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From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
up to a particular time
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was always unwilling to exercise his authoritative power.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He was always unwilling to exercise his authoritative power.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
precisely as stated
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One day, after dinner, which want of employment had made us spin out as long as it was humanly possible, we were all assembled on the bridge, watching the monotonous but ever majestic spectacle of a sunset over the sea.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The captain was the gentlest of men, and, what is very rare, was nothing of a busybody.
at the time that
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, in spite of all, the voyage seemed terribly long, especially when the calm set in which overtook us a few days only before we made land!...
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading Some were smoking, others were re-reading for the twentieth time one of the thirty volumes which comprised our wretched library; all were yawning till the tears ran down their cheeks.
