used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The schooner had proved herself to be a very able sea-boat, and had exceeded all expectations in regard to her speed.
anew
From this reading TOM TOPOVER IN THE ASCENDANT AGAIN.
(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 schooner had proved herself to be a very able sea-boat, and had exceeded all expectations in regard to her speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
ASCENDANTnounUS /əˈsendənt/
position or state of being dominant or in control
From this reading TOM TOPOVER IN THE ASCENDANT AGAIN.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading She was easily managed, and "filled the bill" in every respect.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
wanted intensely
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
Dornwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She was easily managed, and "filled the bill" in every respect.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was easily managed, and "filled the bill" in every respect.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading The schooner had proved herself to be a very able sea-boat, and had exceeded all expectations in regard to her speed.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The schooner had proved herself to be a very able sea-boat, and had exceeded all expectations in regard to her speed.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She was easily managed, and "filled the bill" in every respect.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The schooner had proved herself to be a very able sea-boat, and had exceeded all expectations in regard to her speed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The schooner had proved herself to be a very able sea-boat, and had exceeded all expectations in regard to her speed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM TOPOVER IN THE ASCENDANT AGAIN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
and nothing more
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
engage in
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading She was easily managed, and "filled the bill" in every respect.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
plural of “passenger” — 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 The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The schooner had proved herself to be a very able sea-boat, and had exceeded all expectations in regard to her speed.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The schooner had proved herself to be a very able sea-boat, and had exceeded all expectations in regard to her speed.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She was easily managed, and "filled the bill" in every respect.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading The schooner had proved herself to be a very able sea-boat, and had exceeded all expectations in regard to her speed.
sea-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The schooner had proved herself to be a very able sea-boat, and had exceeded all expectations in regard to her speed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was easily managed, and "filled the bill" in every respect.
move hurridly
From this reading The schooner had proved herself to be a very able sea-boat, and had exceeded all expectations in regard to her speed.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM TOPOVER IN THE ASCENDANT AGAIN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
male cat
From this reading TOM TOPOVER IN THE ASCENDANT AGAIN.
TOPOVER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM TOPOVER IN THE ASCENDANT AGAIN.
the act of testing something
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
precisely as stated
From this reading The schooner had proved herself to be a very able sea-boat, and had exceeded all expectations in regard to her speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
(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 The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Lily was to make another excursion on the following Saturday; and Marian Dornwood and Lily Bristol were to be passengers, as well as their mothers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The principal had predicted the strong breeze which had prevailed during the first trip, but it was just what was desired for a trial trip.
