used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not believe in making a fuss when there is no occasion for a fuss.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading My property was safe, and so far as I was able to judge, my fellow-passengers were equally fortunate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL GOES EAST, AND MEETS CAPTAIN FARRADAY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My property was safe, and so far as I was able to judge, my fellow-passengers were equally fortunate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I do not believe in making a fuss when there is no occasion for a fuss.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Finding the boat was going down no farther, I dragged my trunk up into the cabin.
the lower side of anything
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Finding the boat was going down no farther, I dragged my trunk up into the cabin.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL GOES EAST, AND MEETS CAPTAIN FARRADAY.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not believe in making a fuss when there is no occasion for a fuss.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Finding the boat was going down no farther, I dragged my trunk up into the cabin.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Finding the boat was going down no farther, I dragged my trunk up into the cabin.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL GOES EAST, AND MEETS CAPTAIN FARRADAY.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading My property was safe, and so far as I was able to judge, my fellow-passengers were equally fortunate.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading My property was safe, and so far as I was able to judge, my fellow-passengers were equally fortunate.
FARRADAY
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL GOES EAST, AND MEETS CAPTAIN FARRADAY.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Finding the boat was going down no farther, I dragged my trunk up into the cabin.
fellow-passengers
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From this reading My property was safe, and so far as I was able to judge, my fellow-passengers were equally fortunate.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding the boat was going down no farther, I dragged my trunk up into the cabin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not believe in making a fuss when there is no occasion for a fuss.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading My property was safe, and so far as I was able to judge, my fellow-passengers were equally fortunate.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading I do not believe in making a fuss when there is no occasion for a fuss.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL GOES EAST, AND MEETS CAPTAIN FARRADAY.
the act of departing
From this reading Finding the boat was going down no farther, I dragged my trunk up into the cabin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL GOES EAST, AND MEETS CAPTAIN FARRADAY.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Finding the boat was going down no farther, I dragged my trunk up into the cabin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not believe in making a fuss when there is no occasion for a fuss.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading My property was safe, and so far as I was able to judge, my fellow-passengers were equally fortunate.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I do not believe in making a fuss when there is no occasion for a fuss.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL GOES EAST, AND MEETS CAPTAIN FARRADAY.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
not any; not one
From this reading Finding the boat was going down no farther, I dragged my trunk up into the cabin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I do not believe in making a fuss when there is no occasion for a fuss.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL GOES EAST, AND MEETS CAPTAIN FARRADAY.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading My property was safe, and so far as I was able to judge, my fellow-passengers were equally fortunate.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading My property was safe, and so far as I was able to judge, my fellow-passengers were equally fortunate.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My property was safe, and so far as I was able to judge, my fellow-passengers were equally fortunate.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I do not believe in making a fuss when there is no occasion for a fuss.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Finding the boat was going down no farther, I dragged my trunk up into the cabin.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
precisely as stated
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time I was ready to open my trunk, the steamer had settled upon the bottom of the river, which was not very deep at this point.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My property was safe, and so far as I was able to judge, my fellow-passengers were equally fortunate.
at the time that
From this reading I do not believe in making a fuss when there is no occasion for a fuss.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL GOES EAST, AND MEETS CAPTAIN FARRADAY.
