used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
after-part
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From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
at or in or to any place
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
ballroomnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːm/
large room used mainly for dancing
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
board-ship
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From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
conservatoriesnounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːriz/
plural of “conservatory” — the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
courtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
every person
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
flirtationnounUS /flərˈteɪʃən/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And what glorious opportunities such a life presents for ripening friendship into love.
set up or found
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading And what glorious opportunities such a life presents for ripening friendship into love.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading And what glorious opportunities such a life presents for ripening friendship into love.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
hotbednounUS /ˈhɑːtbed/
a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad)
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And what glorious opportunities such a life presents for ripening friendship into love.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
hear with intention
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
lobbiesnounUS /ˈlɑːbiz/
plural of “lobby” — a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
loungesnounUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪz/
plural of “lounge” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And what glorious opportunities such a life presents for ripening friendship into love.
MAGGIE
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From this reading MAGGIE.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And what glorious opportunities such a life presents for ripening friendship into love.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
PandoranounUS /pænˈdɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) the first woman; created by Hephaestus on orders from Zeus who presented her to Epimetheus along with a box filled with evils
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
poopnounUS /puːp/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading And what glorious opportunities such a life presents for ripening friendship into love.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading And what glorious opportunities such a life presents for ripening friendship into love.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And what glorious opportunities such a life presents for ripening friendship into love.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
tonedadjectiveUS /toʊnd/
having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what glorious opportunities such a life presents for ripening friendship into love.
at the time that
From this reading When the first excitement of a ‘life on the ocean wave’ has toned down, and the novels are exhausted, and everybody knows everybody, then scandal and courtship become the order of the day.
in or at the place that
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A large passenger vessel like the _Pandora_, that makes voyages of two and three months’ duration, without stopping on the way, is a hotbed of flirtation.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As in a ballroom the young couples frequent the conservatories, the stairs, the lobbies, and hall, anywhere where they can talk and listen unobserved, so on board-ship they may be found sneaking about the after-part of the poop, the cabin passages, and the lounges in the saloon.
