used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
(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 There she sits, in all her dignity, an embodiment of our decayed chivalry, a fair representative of our first families.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There she sits, in all her dignity, an embodiment of our decayed chivalry, a fair representative of our first families.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading LADY SWIGGS ENCOUNTERS DIFFICULTIES ON HER ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
CharlestonnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading There she sits, in all her dignity, an embodiment of our decayed chivalry, a fair representative of our first families.
contrastsnounUS /ˈkɑːntræsts/
plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
decayedadjectiveUS /dəˈkeɪd/
damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
From this reading There she sits, in all her dignity, an embodiment of our decayed chivalry, a fair representative of our first families.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading She has taken up her position on the upper deck, in front of the wheel house.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading LADY SWIGGS ENCOUNTERS DIFFICULTIES ON HER ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading There she sits, in all her dignity, an embodiment of our decayed chivalry, a fair representative of our first families.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading There she sits, in all her dignity, an embodiment of our decayed chivalry, a fair representative of our first families.
ENCOUNTERSnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading LADY SWIGGS ENCOUNTERS DIFFICULTIES ON HER ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
environsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/
the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading There she sits, in all her dignity, an embodiment of our decayed chivalry, a fair representative of our first families.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading There she sits, in all her dignity, an embodiment of our decayed chivalry, a fair representative of our first families.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There she sits, in all her dignity, an embodiment of our decayed chivalry, a fair representative of our first families.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading She has taken up her position on the upper deck, in front of the wheel house.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has taken up her position on the upper deck, in front of the wheel house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LADY SWIGGS ENCOUNTERS DIFFICULTIES ON HER ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She has taken up her position on the upper deck, in front of the wheel house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LADY SWIGGS ENCOUNTERS DIFFICULTIES ON HER ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY SWIGGS ENCOUNTERS DIFFICULTIES ON HER ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
majesticallyadverbUS /məˈdʒestɪkəli/
in a majestic manner
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
engage in
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading LADY SWIGGS ENCOUNTERS DIFFICULTIES ON HER ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LADY SWIGGS ENCOUNTERS DIFFICULTIES ON HER ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There she sits, in all her dignity, an embodiment of our decayed chivalry, a fair representative of our first families.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She has taken up her position on the upper deck, in front of the wheel house.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading There she sits, in all her dignity, an embodiment of our decayed chivalry, a fair representative of our first families.
sea-sickness
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From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading There she sits, in all her dignity, an embodiment of our decayed chivalry, a fair representative of our first families.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
SWIGGS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LADY SWIGGS ENCOUNTERS DIFFICULTIES ON HER ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She has taken up her position on the upper deck, in front of the wheel house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she sits, in all her dignity, an embodiment of our decayed chivalry, a fair representative of our first families.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
unfavorablyadverbUS /ənˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
the topmost one of two
From this reading She has taken up her position on the upper deck, in front of the wheel house.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading She has taken up her position on the upper deck, in front of the wheel house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A pleasant passage of sixty hours, a good shaking up at the hands of that old tyrant, sea-sickness, and Lady Swiggs finds the steamer on which she took passage gliding majestically up New York Bay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As one after another the objects of beauty that make grand the environs of that noble Bay, open to her astonished eyes, she contrasts them favorably or unfavorably with some familiar object in Charleston harbor.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading LADY SWIGGS ENCOUNTERS DIFFICULTIES ON HER ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
