used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It might have been otherwise with him and his companions if the threatening presence of the Fatime had not been a serious damper upon them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not even the captain of the little steamer had felt that he was in possession of any unusual liberty.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Not even the captain of the little steamer had felt that he was in possession of any unusual liberty.
cat'snounUS /kæts/
possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It might have been otherwise with him and his companions if the threatening presence of the Fatime had not been a serious damper upon them.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
CyprusnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
From this reading As it was, the voyage to Cyprus had resulted in a tremendous event.
dampernounUS /ˈdæmpər/
a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace
From this reading It might have been otherwise with him and his companions if the threatening presence of the Fatime had not been a serious damper upon them.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
divisible by two
From this reading Not even the captain of the little steamer had felt that he was in possession of any unusual liberty.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading As it was, the voyage to Cyprus had resulted in a tremendous event.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
Fatime
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From this reading It might have been otherwise with him and his companions if the threatening presence of the Fatime had not been a serious damper upon them.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Not even the captain of the little steamer had felt that he was in possession of any unusual liberty.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
GUARDIAN-MOTHER
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From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not even the captain of the little steamer had felt that he was in possession of any unusual liberty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It might have been otherwise with him and his companions if the threatening presence of the Fatime had not been a serious damper upon them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It might have been otherwise with him and his companions if the threatening presence of the Fatime had not been a serious damper upon them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Not even the captain of the little steamer had felt that he was in possession of any unusual liberty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not even the captain of the little steamer had felt that he was in possession of any unusual liberty.
Maud
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From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might have been otherwise with him and his companions if the threatening presence of the Fatime had not been a serious damper upon them.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
not any; not one
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
offingnounUS /ˈɔːfɪŋ/
the near or foreseeable future
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
in other respects or ways
From this reading It might have been otherwise with him and his companions if the threatening presence of the Fatime had not been a serious damper upon them.
a human being
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Not even the captain of the little steamer had felt that he was in possession of any unusual liberty.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
restrainingverbUS /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading As it was, the voyage to Cyprus had resulted in a tremendous event.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It might have been otherwise with him and his companions if the threatening presence of the Fatime had not been a serious damper upon them.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Not even the captain of the little steamer had felt that he was in possession of any unusual liberty.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not even the captain of the little steamer had felt that he was in possession of any unusual liberty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It might have been otherwise with him and his companions if the threatening presence of the Fatime had not been a serious damper upon them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It might have been otherwise with him and his companions if the threatening presence of the Fatime had not been a serious damper upon them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading As it was, the voyage to Cyprus had resulted in a tremendous event.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Not even the captain of the little steamer had felt that he was in possession of any unusual liberty.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It might have been otherwise with him and his companions if the threatening presence of the Fatime had not been a serious damper upon them.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading As it was, the voyage to Cyprus had resulted in a tremendous event.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
at the time that
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUARDIAN-MOTHER The appearance of the Guardian-Mother in the offing was hailed with rejoicing by every person belonging to the Maud.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Off on an independent cruise as the boys were, and "when the cat's away the mice will play," it would not have been strange if they had enjoyed their freedom from the restraining presence and influence of the commander; but no such feeling pervaded the minds of the ship's company.
