used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading "I have seen him, and cannot make a satisfactory arrangement."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
cannot
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From this reading "I have seen him, and cannot make a satisfactory arrangement."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I wish you to take a passenger to Tokio for me, Captain Strathmore," said the stranger.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
Francisco
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From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
a man of refinement
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
a young female
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have seen him, and cannot make a satisfactory arrangement."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have seen him, and cannot make a satisfactory arrangement."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish you to take a passenger to Tokio for me, Captain Strathmore," said the stranger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You should know, sir, that it is the purser and not the captain whom you should see."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You should know, sir, that it is the purser and not the captain whom you should see."
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You should know, sir, that it is the purser and not the captain whom you should see."
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
engage in
From this reading "I have seen him, and cannot make a satisfactory arrangement."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wish you to take a passenger to Tokio for me, Captain Strathmore," said the stranger.
easily agitated
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You should know, sir, that it is the purser and not the captain whom you should see."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading "I wish you to take a passenger to Tokio for me, Captain Strathmore," said the stranger.
PolynesianounUS /ˌpɑːlɪˈniːʒə/
the islands in the eastern part of Oceania
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
pursernounUS /ˈpɜːrsər/
an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare
From this reading "You should know, sir, that it is the purser and not the captain whom you should see."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish you to take a passenger to Tokio for me, Captain Strathmore," said the stranger.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
San
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From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading "I have seen him, and cannot make a satisfactory arrangement."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You should know, sir, that it is the purser and not the captain whom you should see."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I have seen him, and cannot make a satisfactory arrangement."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You should know, sir, that it is the purser and not the captain whom you should see."
term of address for a man
From this reading "You should know, sir, that it is the purser and not the captain whom you should see."
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "I wish you to take a passenger to Tokio for me, Captain Strathmore," said the stranger.
Strathmore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
carry out
From this reading "I wish you to take a passenger to Tokio for me, Captain Strathmore," said the stranger.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The honest, bluff old captain, although tender of the feelings of others, never forgot the dignity and respect due to his position, and, looking sternly at the stranger, said:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You should know, sir, that it is the purser and not the captain whom you should see."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
TokionounUS /toʊˈkiːoʊ/
the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan
From this reading "I wish you to take a passenger to Tokio for me, Captain Strathmore," said the stranger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
which person or people
From this reading A few hours before the sailing of the steamer _Polynesia_, from San Francisco to Japan, and while Captain Strathmore stood on deck watching the bustle and hurry, he was approached by a nervous, well-dressed gentleman, who was leading a little girl by the hand.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You should know, sir, that it is the purser and not the captain whom you should see."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish you to take a passenger to Tokio for me, Captain Strathmore," said the stranger.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wish you to take a passenger to Tokio for me, Captain Strathmore," said the stranger.
