used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
Boulogne
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From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
cruisedverbUS /kruːzd/
past form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
a man of refinement
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
luggernoun
small fishing boat rigged with one or more lugsails
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
Malcolm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
become covered with mist
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
and nothing more
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
Ronald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
Southampton
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From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading On arriving in London, after ten days' voyage, Ronald and Malcolm obtained garments of the ordinary cut.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
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 The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The one attired himself as an English gentleman, the other in a garb suitable to a confidential attendant or steward, and after a stay of two or three days they made their way by coach down to Southampton.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the two countries were at war this could only be done by landing them at night at some quiet spot on the French coast.
at the time that
From this reading The lugger cruised about a couple of days, and then, choosing a quiet night when there was a mist on the water, she ran in as closely as she dared, then the boat was lowered, and Malcolm and Ronald were rowed to shore and landed a few miles south of Boulogne.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here they remained for a week, and then effected a bargain with the captain of a fishing lugger to set them on shore in France.
