used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF AN INVALID.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
(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 Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I was glad to be alone in my state-room, after the excitement of the day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF AN INVALID.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was glad to be alone in my state-room, after the excitement of the day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
a state at a particular time
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
Cornwood
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From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I was glad to be alone in my state-room, after the excitement of the day.
excursionists
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From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
communicated in words
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I was glad to be alone in my state-room, after the excitement of the day.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
INVALIDnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF AN INVALID.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
not any; not one
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF AN INVALID.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
pipedverbUS /paɪpt/
past form of “pipe” — utter a shrill cry
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
pliableadjectiveUS /ˈplaɪəbəl/
susceptible to being led or directed
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
state-room
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From this reading I was glad to be alone in my state-room, after the excitement of the day.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
carry out
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF AN INVALID.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
at the time that
From this reading When he expressed a desire to remain on shore, at the wharf, I did not object.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as the anchor was let go, all hands were piped to supper; but I was in no condition to take another meal that day, after the dinner with the excursionists, from which I had risen an hour before.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Mr. Cornwood had been very polite and pliable all day, and his skill as a pilot won my commendation.
