used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
consider or hold as true
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
(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 Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF OF THE SLOOP "FANCY."
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
cleanlyadverbUS /ˈkliːnli/
smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
DUFFnounUS /dʌf/
a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF OF THE SLOOP "FANCY."
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
divisible by two
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF OF THE SLOOP "FANCY."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
how
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From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
a particular point in time
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF OF THE SLOOP "FANCY."
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
transport commercially
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
SLOOPnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF OF THE SLOOP "FANCY."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF OF THE SLOOP "FANCY."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
