used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading None of them had been introduced to the strangers; for they had asked to be excused, as they were not in a presentable condition.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
(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 THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The two cabin stewards had already been ordered to prepare these rooms for the occupancy of the newcomers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading None of them had been introduced to the strangers; for they had asked to be excused, as they were not in a presentable condition.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading None of them had been introduced to the strangers; for they had asked to be excused, as they were not in a presentable condition.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading There were three vacant state-rooms, to which they were assigned, and each of them had a bathroom connected with it.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading There were three vacant state-rooms, to which they were assigned, and each of them had a bathroom connected with it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading None of them had been introduced to the strangers; for they had asked to be excused, as they were not in a presentable condition.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading None of them had been introduced to the strangers; for they had asked to be excused, as they were not in a presentable condition.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
a state at a particular time
From this reading None of them had been introduced to the strangers; for they had asked to be excused, as they were not in a presentable condition.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
being joined in close association
From this reading There were three vacant state-rooms, to which they were assigned, and each of them had a bathroom connected with it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
having made preparations
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There were three vacant state-rooms, to which they were assigned, and each of them had a bathroom connected with it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
divisible by two
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading None of them had been introduced to the strangers; for they had asked to be excused, as they were not in a presentable condition.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading None of them had been introduced to the strangers; for they had asked to be excused, as they were not in a presentable condition.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading None of them had been introduced to the strangers; for they had asked to be excused, as they were not in a presentable condition.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
life-lines
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From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
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 The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
for more time
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
most important element
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
music-room
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From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading The two cabin stewards had already been ordered to prepare these rooms for the occupancy of the newcomers.
not any; not one
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of them had been introduced to the strangers; for they had asked to be excused, as they were not in a presentable condition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
occupancynounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənsi/
an act of being a tenant or occupant
From this reading The two cabin stewards had already been ordered to prepare these rooms for the occupancy of the newcomers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The two cabin stewards had already been ordered to prepare these rooms for the occupancy of the newcomers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The two cabin stewards had already been ordered to prepare these rooms for the occupancy of the newcomers.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading None of them had been introduced to the strangers; for they had asked to be excused, as they were not in a presentable condition.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
not used up
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The two cabin stewards had already been ordered to prepare these rooms for the occupancy of the newcomers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
state-rooms
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From this reading There were three vacant state-rooms, to which they were assigned, and each of them had a bathroom connected with it.
stewardsnounUS /ˈstuːərdz/
plural of “steward” — someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading The two cabin stewards had already been ordered to prepare these rooms for the occupancy of the newcomers.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading None of them had been introduced to the strangers; for they had asked to be excused, as they were not in a presentable condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were three vacant state-rooms, to which they were assigned, and each of them had a bathroom connected with it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The two cabin stewards had already been ordered to prepare these rooms for the occupancy of the newcomers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading None of them had been introduced to the strangers; for they had asked to be excused, as they were not in a presentable condition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were three vacant state-rooms, to which they were assigned, and each of them had a bathroom connected with it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two cabin stewards had already been ordered to prepare these rooms for the occupancy of the newcomers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading There were three vacant state-rooms, to which they were assigned, and each of them had a bathroom connected with it.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
which person or people
From this reading The trio of distinguished individuals who had been conducted to the main cabin by the commander were of course soaked with water, and chilled after remaining so long in their involuntary bath; and for this reason no questions were asked of them to bring out an explanation of the cause of the disaster of which they had been the victims.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION IN THE CABIN It was still early in the morning, and the cabin party were not disposed to remain any longer on the promenade deck; for it was almost impossible for some of them to stand up, even with the aid of the life-lines and the rails, and all of them retreated to the boudoir and music-room.
