used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
(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 Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I knew where to find everything without being told, and I was at home at once.
eagerly desirous
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The kitchen of the Marian was substantially the same as that of the Florina, where I had cooked a great many suppers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
COLLINGSBY
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL PROMISES NOT TO DESERT MISS COLLINGSBY.
cook-room
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From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading The kitchen of the Marian was substantially the same as that of the Florina, where I had cooked a great many suppers.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL PROMISES NOT TO DESERT MISS COLLINGSBY.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I knew where to find everything without being told, and I was at home at once.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I knew where to find everything without being told, and I was at home at once.
Florina
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From this reading The kitchen of the Marian was substantially the same as that of the Florina, where I had cooked a great many suppers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The kitchen of the Marian was substantially the same as that of the Florina, where I had cooked a great many suppers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I knew where to find everything without being told, and I was at home at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL PROMISES NOT TO DESERT MISS COLLINGSBY.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The kitchen of the Marian was substantially the same as that of the Florina, where I had cooked a great many suppers.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew where to find everything without being told, and I was at home at once.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The kitchen of the Marian was substantially the same as that of the Florina, where I had cooked a great many suppers.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL PROMISES NOT TO DESERT MISS COLLINGSBY.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL PROMISES NOT TO DESERT MISS COLLINGSBY.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
on one occasion
From this reading I knew where to find everything without being told, and I was at home at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL PROMISES NOT TO DESERT MISS COLLINGSBY.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
PROMISESnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL PROMISES NOT TO DESERT MISS COLLINGSBY.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The kitchen of the Marian was substantially the same as that of the Florina, where I had cooked a great many suppers.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
standing-room
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From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
not in physical motion
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
substantiallyadverbUS /səbˈstænʃəli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The kitchen of the Marian was substantially the same as that of the Florina, where I had cooked a great many suppers.
suppersnounUS /ˈsʌpərz/
plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The kitchen of the Marian was substantially the same as that of the Florina, where I had cooked a great many suppers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The kitchen of the Marian was substantially the same as that of the Florina, where I had cooked a great many suppers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
a special situation
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
tillernounUS /ˈtɪlər/
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL PROMISES NOT TO DESERT MISS COLLINGSBY.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I knew where to find everything without being told, and I was at home at once.
precisely as stated
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
in or at the place that
From this reading The kitchen of the Marian was substantially the same as that of the Florina, where I had cooked a great many suppers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL PROMISES NOT TO DESERT MISS COLLINGSBY.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
Whippleton
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From this reading If I had not been so anxious to overtake Mr. Whippleton, I should have enjoyed my occupation in the cook-room of the Marian much better.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I knew where to find everything without being told, and I was at home at once.
but in spite of that
From this reading Being in a boat at all was a very pleasant thing to me; a place in the cook-room was still better; while a seat in the standing-room, with one hand on the tiller, in charge of the craft, was the most delightful recreation which the earth had yet presented me.
