180
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From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
in addition
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A small fireplace occupied the front of the cabin, at the side of which, a door opened into a tiny closet, which the Captain dignified with the name of his state-cabin.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
black-hulled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
BRIGnounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
burthennoun
a variant of “burden”
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading A small fireplace occupied the front of the cabin, at the side of which, a door opened into a tiny closet, which the Captain dignified with the name of his state-cabin.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
colliernounUS /ˈkɑːljər/
someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
cribnounUS /krɪb/
baby bed with high sides made of slats
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
curtainedadjective
furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading A small fireplace occupied the front of the cabin, at the side of which, a door opened into a tiny closet, which the Captain dignified with the name of his state-cabin.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A small fireplace occupied the front of the cabin, at the side of which, a door opened into a tiny closet, which the Captain dignified with the name of his state-cabin.
increase twofold
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A small fireplace occupied the front of the cabin, at the side of which, a door opened into a tiny closet, which the Captain dignified with the name of his state-cabin.
fixturenounUS /ˈfɪkstʃər/
an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A small fireplace occupied the front of the cabin, at the side of which, a door opened into a tiny closet, which the Captain dignified with the name of his state-cabin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A small fireplace occupied the front of the cabin, at the side of which, a door opened into a tiny closet, which the Captain dignified with the name of his state-cabin.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
marvellouslyadverb
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A small fireplace occupied the front of the cabin, at the side of which, a door opened into a tiny closet, which the Captain dignified with the name of his state-cabin.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
one-masted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
and nothing more
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A small fireplace occupied the front of the cabin, at the side of which, a door opened into a tiny closet, which the Captain dignified with the name of his state-cabin.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
transport commercially
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A small fireplace occupied the front of the cabin, at the side of which, a door opened into a tiny closet, which the Captain dignified with the name of his state-cabin.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
make square
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
state-cabin
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From this reading A small fireplace occupied the front of the cabin, at the side of which, a door opened into a tiny closet, which the Captain dignified with the name of his state-cabin.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
very small
From this reading A small fireplace occupied the front of the cabin, at the side of which, a door opened into a tiny closet, which the Captain dignified with the name of his state-cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BRIG ANNE Was a small, old-fashioned, black-hulled vessel, marvellously resembling a collier in her outward appearance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The table in the centre was a fixture, and the bench which ran round three sides of this crib, was a fixture also; and though backed by the wall, was quite near enough to the table to serve the double purpose of chair or sofa.
belonging to which person
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cabin was a low, square room, meant to contain only the captain and his mate; whose berths, curtained with coarse red stuff, occupied the opposite walls.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was a one-masted ship, of 180 tons burthen, and promised everything but aristocratic accommodations for women and children.
