used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WHALE IN SIGHT.
in addition
From this reading In the prow they talked of it also, but they did not draw from it the same conclusions.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
(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 There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the prow they talked of it also, but they did not draw from it the same conclusions.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading In the prow they talked of it also, but they did not draw from it the same conclusions.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the prow they talked of it also, but they did not draw from it the same conclusions.
DingonounUS /ˈdɪŋɡoʊ/
wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading In the prow they talked of it also, but they did not draw from it the same conclusions.
divisible by two
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the prow they talked of it also, but they did not draw from it the same conclusions.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
how
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From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WHALE IN SIGHT.
a single distinct event
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
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 There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
and nothing more
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
meritedadjectiveUS /ˈmerɪtɪd/
properly deserved
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
mistrustverbUS /mɪˈstrʌst/
regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
Negoro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
not any; not one
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the prow they talked of it also, but they did not draw from it the same conclusions.
novicenounUS /ˈnɑːvəs/
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
on one occasion
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
by chance
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading In the prow they talked of it also, but they did not draw from it the same conclusions.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the prow they talked of it also, but they did not draw from it the same conclusions.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A WHALE IN SIGHT.
unusual or striking
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In the prow they talked of it also, but they did not draw from it the same conclusions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the prow they talked of it also, but they did not draw from it the same conclusions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
Weldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
WHALEnounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading A WHALE IN SIGHT.
belonging to which person
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter, more particularly, experienced an instinctive mistrust with regard to Negoro, whose conduct, meanwhile, merited no reproach.
produce a literary work
From this reading There, among the ship's crew, Dingo passed merely for a dog that knew how to read, and perhaps even write, better than more than one sailor on board.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It will be remembered that this singular incident was made, more than once, the subject of conversation held in the stern of the "Pilgrim" between Mrs. Weldon, Captain Hull, and the young novice.
