used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading When you have thoroughly refreshed yourself,’ he exclaimed, addressing me, ‘the captain will be happy to see you.’
(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 She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When you have thoroughly refreshed yourself,’ he exclaimed, addressing me, ‘the captain will be happy to see you.’
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The captain requests that you will take her below and make her comfortable.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The captain requests that you will take her below and make her comfortable.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
take in liquids
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading When you have thoroughly refreshed yourself,’ he exclaimed, addressing me, ‘the captain will be happy to see you.’
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
FREDERICKnounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading When you have thoroughly refreshed yourself,’ he exclaimed, addressing me, ‘the captain will be happy to see you.’
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When you have thoroughly refreshed yourself,’ he exclaimed, addressing me, ‘the captain will be happy to see you.’
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
and nothing more
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
LADMORE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
immediately past
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
engage in
From this reading The captain requests that you will take her below and make her comfortable.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When you have thoroughly refreshed yourself,’ he exclaimed, addressing me, ‘the captain will be happy to see you.’
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
a particular point in time
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
pale-facedadjective
having a pale face
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading When you have thoroughly refreshed yourself,’ he exclaimed, addressing me, ‘the captain will be happy to see you.’
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading The captain requests that you will take her below and make her comfortable.
respectable-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
express in words
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When you have thoroughly refreshed yourself,’ he exclaimed, addressing me, ‘the captain will be happy to see you.’
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
required or under orders
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
carry out
From this reading The captain requests that you will take her below and make her comfortable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading When you have thoroughly refreshed yourself,’ he exclaimed, addressing me, ‘the captain will be happy to see you.’
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
at the time that
From this reading When you have thoroughly refreshed yourself,’ he exclaimed, addressing me, ‘the captain will be happy to see you.’
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The captain requests that you will take her below and make her comfortable.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She has been locked up--think of it, Mrs. Richards--she has been locked up all night, without food or drink, in the berth of a craft that I dare say she supposed at any moment might sink under her feet.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading CAPTAIN FREDERICK LADMORE A respectable-looking, pale-faced woman, attired in black, stood at the head of a staircase that descended through a large hatch in the forward part of this saloon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The captain requests that you will take her below and make her comfortable.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young officer went up to her and said, ‘Mrs. Richards, we have just brought this poor lady off from the brig that was run down last night.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading When you have thoroughly refreshed yourself,’ he exclaimed, addressing me, ‘the captain will be happy to see you.’
