used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What are you about, Augustus?" demanded he.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you about, Augustus?" demanded he.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading "What are you about, Augustus?" demanded he.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
Bessie
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From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What are you about, Augustus?" demanded he.
DocknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE GOLD RESTORED.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
LevinounUS /ˈliːvaɪ/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
not any; not one
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
RESTOREDverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading THE GOLD RESTORED.
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
state-room
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From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOLD RESTORED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading But the steward was obliged to attend to the ugly customer opposite him at the table, and he made no reply--a piece of rudeness, however, which he regretted as an absolute necessity.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
Vincent
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From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you about, Augustus?" demanded he.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had come on board for a travelling bag, which Bessie had left in her state-room, and he was not prepared for the scene that met his view in the cabin.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Levi could see no good reason why Dock Vincent and the steward of the yacht should be such deadly enemies as to draw pistols on each other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you about, Augustus?" demanded he.
