used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
how long something has existed
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
(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 Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
brought into existence
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
a youthful male person
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
the act of departing
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
a boy or man
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
not any; not one
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
and nothing more
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
(of games) engaged in
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
with speed
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
To recall to mind.
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
an educational institution
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
refrain from harming
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
truantnounUS /ˈtruːənt/
one who is absent from school without permission
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had by that time become a great strong lad for my age, and was tired of school, so one day another school companion and I played truant and went down to the docks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At school the lessons I liked best were geography, and the only books that interested me were those that told of travel in foreign lands.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
at the time that
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AS far back as I can remember the sea had a strange fascination for me, and if, as is the custom with old people to ask a boy, however small, what he is going to be when he is a man, I invariably answered “a sailor of course.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The tales they told me of what they had seen in foreign lands, and the wonders of the deep made me long to grow up as quickly as possible, but it was not until I was fourteen that the opportunity came, and that in a curious way.
a late time of life
From this reading Born in Liverpool, that city by the sea, and living, for the first fourteen years of my life, within a mile of the docks, it was no wonder that I was passionately fond of the water, and all my spare time was spent at the docks talking to the sailors, amongst whom I had heaps of friends.
