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From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
(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 After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
bendsnounUS /bendz/
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
clothing in general
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
conduced
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From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
coppered
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From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
dreamlessadjective
untroubled by dreams
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
EUGENIE
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From this reading THE EUGENIE.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
Hislop
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From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
ten 10s
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
LloydsnounUS /lɔɪdz/
plural of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
MarcnounUS /mɑːrk/
made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
the force of workers available
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
the middle of the day
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
punchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
without much difficulty
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
having a supporting base
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
TattooedverbUS /ˌtæˈtuːd/
past form of “tattoo” — stain (skin) with indelible color
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EUGENIE.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the noon of the next day was far advanced before I awoke to the realities of life and a consideration of the awkward predicament in which I was placed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
male cat
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading He added that she had a crew of twelve hands, men and boys, exclusive of Marc Hislop, the mate, and Tattooed Tom, his assistant, and that the brig had the reputation of being one of the best sailing vessels out of London.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
westernounUS /ˈwestər/
wind that blows from west to east
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading I had been picked up by the _Eugenie_, a new brig of two hundred and fifty tons register, "coppered to the bends, and standing A1 at Lloyds," as I was informed by Samuel Weston, her master.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After being conveyed on board, hot brandy punch was readily administered to me; all my wet clothes were taken off, and I was put into a snug berth, the cosy warmth of which, together with the effect of the steaming punch--"a stiff nor'-wester," as I heard it called--and the toil and misery, mental and bodily, I had undergone, all conduced to give me a long and almost dreamless slumber.