used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Almost every one on board of the Josephine had a letter, and some had two or three.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
how long something has existed
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost every one on board of the Josephine had a letter, and some had two or three.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Almost every one on board of the Josephine had a letter, and some had two or three.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading TROUBLE ON BOARD THE JOSEPHINE.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The young captain hoped so too, and he read the letter a second time.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Almost every one on board of the Josephine had a letter, and some had two or three.
communicated in words
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Almost every one on board of the Josephine had a letter, and some had two or three.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young captain hoped so too, and he read the letter a second time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The young captain hoped so too, and he read the letter a second time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
JOSEPHINE
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From this reading TROUBLE ON BOARD THE JOSEPHINE.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Almost every one on board of the Josephine had a letter, and some had two or three.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Almost every one on board of the Josephine had a letter, and some had two or three.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TROUBLE ON BOARD THE JOSEPHINE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Almost every one on board of the Josephine had a letter, and some had two or three.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Almost every one on board of the Josephine had a letter, and some had two or three.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The young captain hoped so too, and he read the letter a second time.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The young captain hoped so too, and he read the letter a second time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The young captain hoped so too, and he read the letter a second time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Almost every one on board of the Josephine had a letter, and some had two or three.
state-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROUBLE ON BOARD THE JOSEPHINE.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Almost every one on board of the Josephine had a letter, and some had two or three.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The young captain hoped so too, and he read the letter a second time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The young captain hoped so too, and he read the letter a second time.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE ON BOARD THE JOSEPHINE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Almost every one on board of the Josephine had a letter, and some had two or three.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Probably he read it a third time after he went to his state-room, and a fourth before he retired; for boys of his age are apt to be enthusiastic in this direction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Paul had one from Grace, dated at Paris, in which she expressed a hope that, as she was to travel a few months with her father, she might see him in some of her wanderings.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young captain hoped so too, and he read the letter a second time.
