used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
propose a payment
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
Blanche
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The _Patna_ was a full boat, carrying a mixed multitude of cheerful passengers.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
confined by bonds
From this reading & O. steamer _Patna_, bound for London.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The _Patna_ was a full boat, carrying a mixed multitude of cheerful passengers.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The _Patna_ was a full boat, carrying a mixed multitude of cheerful passengers.
crammedverbUS /kræmd/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
embarkingverbUS /emˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
exuberantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
Ffinch's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading & O. steamer _Patna_, bound for London.
set up or found
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The _Patna_ was a full boat, carrying a mixed multitude of cheerful passengers.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading & O. steamer _Patna_, bound for London.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
MadrasnounUS /ˈmædrəs/
a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
Meach
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The _Patna_ was a full boat, carrying a mixed multitude of cheerful passengers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The _Patna_ was a full boat, carrying a mixed multitude of cheerful passengers.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
née
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading & O. steamer _Patna_, bound for London.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Patna_ was a full boat, carrying a mixed multitude of cheerful passengers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
plural of “passenger” — 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 The _Patna_ was a full boat, carrying a mixed multitude of cheerful passengers.
Patna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading & O. steamer _Patna_, bound for London.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
Sandilands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading & O. steamer _Patna_, bound for London.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Patna_ was a full boat, carrying a mixed multitude of cheerful passengers.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her cabin was crammed with flowers and books, friends to bid her good-bye were assembled in flattering numbers, and among these, she anxiously looked about for her charge.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Thanks to Mrs. Ffinch's promise and her prompt exertions, within a week's time Nancy found herself in the Madras roads, on board the P.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Among these was Blanche Sandilands (née Meach), a remarkably pretty woman in exuberant spirits,--embarking on her first trip to England in the character of a rich, popular, much admired young matron.
