used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
next to; at the side of
From this reading On the other stool opposite me and beside the chest, sat Simon Colliver, silently eyeing me.
confined by bonds
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
Colliver
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From this reading On the other stool opposite me and beside the chest, sat Simon Colliver, silently eyeing me.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading On the other stool opposite me and beside the chest, sat Simon Colliver, silently eyeing me.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
in a gradual manner
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading TELLS IN WHAT MANNER I LEARNT THE SECRET OF THE GREAT KEY.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TELLS IN WHAT MANNER I LEARNT THE SECRET OF THE GREAT KEY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TELLS IN WHAT MANNER I LEARNT THE SECRET OF THE GREAT KEY.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
and nothing more
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading TELLS IN WHAT MANNER I LEARNT THE SECRET OF THE GREAT KEY.
LEARNTverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading TELLS IN WHAT MANNER I LEARNT THE SECRET OF THE GREAT KEY.
provided with artificial light
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TELLS IN WHAT MANNER I LEARNT THE SECRET OF THE GREAT KEY.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the other stool opposite me and beside the chest, sat Simon Colliver, silently eyeing me.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TELLS IN WHAT MANNER I LEARNT THE SECRET OF THE GREAT KEY.
oil-lamp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On the other stool opposite me and beside the chest, sat Simon Colliver, silently eyeing me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other stool opposite me and beside the chest, sat Simon Colliver, silently eyeing me.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
rafternounUS /ˈræftər/
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
on the contrary
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the other stool opposite me and beside the chest, sat Simon Colliver, silently eyeing me.
seaman'snounUS /ˈsiːmənz/
possessive form of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading TELLS IN WHAT MANNER I LEARNT THE SECRET OF THE GREAT KEY.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
without speaking
From this reading On the other stool opposite me and beside the chest, sat Simon Colliver, silently eyeing me.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading On the other stool opposite me and beside the chest, sat Simon Colliver, silently eyeing me.
having a supporting base
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading On the other stool opposite me and beside the chest, sat Simon Colliver, silently eyeing me.
stoolsnounUS /stuːlz/
plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading TELLS IN WHAT MANNER I LEARNT THE SECRET OF THE GREAT KEY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLS IN WHAT MANNER I LEARNT THE SECRET OF THE GREAT KEY.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Its faint ray just revealed the furniture of the room, which consisted of a seaman's chest standing in the middle, and two gaunt stools.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On one of these I was seated, propped against the cabin wall, or rather partition, and as I attempted to move I learnt that I was bound hand and foot.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TELLS IN WHAT MANNER I LEARNT THE SECRET OF THE GREAT KEY.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As my senses came gradually back I could distinguish a narrow, dingy cabin, dimly lit by one flickering oil-lamp which swung from a rafter above.
