used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
(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 “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
any thing at all
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
confined by bonds
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
put on clothes
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
equatornounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
fellow-passenger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
handsomest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
improviseverbUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/
perform without preparation
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
make reference to
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
NEPTUNEnounUS /ˈneptuːn/
(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
not any; not one
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
a human being
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
PERSONIFIESverbUS /pərˈsɑːnəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “personify” — invest with or as with a body; give body to
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
transport commercially
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/
superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
Vandyck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
accept gladly
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Especially was this true on board the _Vandyck_, as prizes were to be given for the best costume made on board, and another for the costume truest to type, while honorable mention was promised to that person wearing the handsomest costume.
at the time that
From this reading “As the ship neared the equator, there was great excitement on board for a fancy dress ball was being planned to welcome King Neptune when he boarded the ship as we glided over the equator.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “The ball was at its height when the ship’s bells rang out the hour of midnight, the dance was stopped and all eyes were turned toward the side of the ship over which Neptune was to appear and claim his throne.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading BILLY PERSONIFIES NEPTUNE “This adventure took place while I was on the good ship _Vandyck_ bound for South America,” began Billy.
which person or people
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Those of the passengers who had brought no fancy costumes with them had to improvise them out of things they had and by the help of borrowed finery, for at such a time travelers are more than willing to loan anything they possess to help piece out the costume of a fellow-passenger.
