used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
abstinencenounUS /ˈæbstənəns/
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
anew
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had no time or temper to be idle.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
bloomernounUS /ˈbluːmər/
a flower that blooms in a particular way
From this reading The regular master superintended the navigation, while the _bloomer_ controlled the whole of us.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
confined by bonds
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
cabin-boy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading The regular master superintended the navigation, while the _bloomer_ controlled the whole of us.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
galliot
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From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had no time or temper to be idle.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had no time or temper to be idle.
not in action or at work
From this reading I had no time or temper to be idle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The regular master superintended the navigation, while the _bloomer_ controlled the whole of us.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading The regular master superintended the navigation, while the _bloomer_ controlled the whole of us.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no time or temper to be idle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had no time or temper to be idle.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
a human being
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The regular master superintended the navigation, while the _bloomer_ controlled the whole of us.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
in the near future
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
stomachsnounUS /ˈstʌməks/
plural of “stomach” — an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading Indeed, the dame was the actual owner of the craft, and, from skipper to cabin-boy, governed not only our actions but our stomachs.
superintended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The regular master superintended the navigation, while the _bloomer_ controlled the whole of us.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading I had no time or temper to be idle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had no time or temper to be idle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had no time or temper to be idle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The regular master superintended the navigation, while the _bloomer_ controlled the whole of us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In a week, I was on board a Dutch galliot, bound to Havana; but I soon perceived that I was again under the command of two captains--male and female.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The regular master superintended the navigation, while the _bloomer_ controlled the whole of us.
which person or people
From this reading I know not whether it was piety or economy that swayed her soul, but I never met a person who was so rigid as this lady in the observance of the church calendar, especially whenever a day of abstinence allowed her to deprive us of our beef.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The regular master superintended the navigation, while the _bloomer_ controlled the whole of us.
