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From this reading I drove to the boarding-house and there found the following letter-- 'Mowbray: December 17, 1860.
1860
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From this reading I drove to the boarding-house and there found the following letter-- 'Mowbray: December 17, 1860.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
ALBATROSSnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːs/
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
boarding-house
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From this reading I drove to the boarding-house and there found the following letter-- 'Mowbray: December 17, 1860.
BRIGnounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading 'Mr. Hoskins' compliments to Mr. Moore.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading I drove to the boarding-house and there found the following letter-- 'Mowbray: December 17, 1860.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading I drove to the boarding-house and there found the following letter-- 'Mowbray: December 17, 1860.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I drove to the boarding-house and there found the following letter-- 'Mowbray: December 17, 1860.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
set up or found
From this reading I drove to the boarding-house and there found the following letter-- 'Mowbray: December 17, 1860.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This gave a new turn to my thoughts.
death of a person
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
Hoskins
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From this reading 'Mr. Hoskins' compliments to Mr. Moore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
go away from a place
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I drove to the boarding-house and there found the following letter-- 'Mowbray: December 17, 1860.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading 'Mr. Hoskins' compliments to Mr. Moore.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
Mowbray
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From this reading I drove to the boarding-house and there found the following letter-- 'Mowbray: December 17, 1860.
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'Mr. Hoskins' compliments to Mr. Moore.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This gave a new turn to my thoughts.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This gave a new turn to my thoughts.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
approval to do something
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
relieve from
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I drove to the boarding-house and there found the following letter-- 'Mowbray: December 17, 1860.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gave a new turn to my thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This gave a new turn to my thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
to-morrow
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From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading This gave a new turn to my thoughts.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
whalernounUS /ˈweɪlər/
a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading THE BRIG 'ALBATROSS' I remained, nevertheless, in the cabin of the whaler until the captain grew impatient and showed signs of wishing to be rid of me, on which I thanked him, shook hands, and was rowed ashore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has obtained leave to open the grave and will, with Mr. Moore's permission, call for him in a closed carriage at five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.'
