used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frederick went in for a chat with the original, witty monstrosity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If our boilers are good, there is nothing to fear.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He was cutting his fish with a knife and fork held between the great toe and the second toe.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Our old omnibus is jolting a bit," he said.
boilersnounUS /ˈbɔɪlərz/
plural of “boiler” — sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading "If our boilers are good, there is nothing to fear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Frederick went in for a chat with the original, witty monstrosity.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
companionwaynounUS /kəmˈpænjənweɪ/
a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading He was cutting his fish with a knife and fork held between the great toe and the second toe.
the act of consuming food
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "If our boilers are good, there is nothing to fear.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading He was cutting his fish with a knife and fork held between the great toe and the second toe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frederick went in for a chat with the original, witty monstrosity.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading He was cutting his fish with a knife and fork held between the great toe and the second toe.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "If our boilers are good, there is nothing to fear.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was cutting his fish with a knife and fork held between the great toe and the second toe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was cutting his fish with a knife and fork held between the great toe and the second toe.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He was cutting his fish with a knife and fork held between the great toe and the second toe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If our boilers are good, there is nothing to fear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Our old omnibus is jolting a bit," he said.
joltingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
From this reading "Our old omnibus is jolting a bit," he said.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading He was cutting his fish with a knife and fork held between the great toe and the second toe.
take the midday meal
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
monstrositynounUS /mɑːnˈstrɑːsəti/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading Frederick went in for a chat with the original, witty monstrosity.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "If our boilers are good, there is nothing to fear.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Our old omnibus is jolting a bit," he said.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading "Our old omnibus is jolting a bit," he said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Frederick went in for a chat with the original, witty monstrosity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our old omnibus is jolting a bit," he said.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Our old omnibus is jolting a bit," he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He was cutting his fish with a knife and fork held between the great toe and the second toe.
smoking-room
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From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
Stoss
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From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If our boilers are good, there is nothing to fear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If our boilers are good, there is nothing to fear.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading He was cutting his fish with a knife and fork held between the great toe and the second toe.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
unfrequentedadjective
devoid of creatures
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was cutting his fish with a knife and fork held between the great toe and the second toe.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading On ascending the companionway after lunch, Frederick saw Arthur Stoss in the unfrequented smoking-room eating his meal in perfect equanimity and cheerfulness undisturbed by the weather.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Frederick went in for a chat with the original, witty monstrosity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frederick went in for a chat with the original, witty monstrosity.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading Frederick went in for a chat with the original, witty monstrosity.
