used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
(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 Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
BaghdadnounUS /ˈbæɡdæd/
capital and largest city of Iraq; located on the Tigris River
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
BasranounUS /ˈbɑːsrɑː/
the second largest city in Iraq; an oil port in southern Iraq
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
Charlie
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From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
coastersnounUS /ˈkoʊstərz/
plural of “coaster” — a resident of a coastal area
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
Dugald
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From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
Dugald's
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From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
Egerton
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From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
gunboatnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊt/
a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
Haigh
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From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
how
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From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
imperativelyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
KarachinounUS /kɑːˈrɑːtʃi/
the largest city in Pakistan; located in southeastern Pakistan; an industrial center and seaport on the Arabian Sea; former capital of Pakistan
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
engage in
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
Nausicaa
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From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
not any; not one
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
patrollingverbUS /pəˈtroʊlɪŋ/
inflected form of “patrol” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
ramshackleadjectiveUS /ˈræmʃækəl/
in deplorable condition
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
express in words
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
Shat-el-Arab
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From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
term of address for a man
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
smoothnessnounUS /ˈsmuːðnəs/
a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
carry out
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
arousing affect
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
unheard-ofadjective
previously unknown
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Haigh had expected to be met at this point by the gunboat which was under Sir Dugald’s orders, and was generally occupied in patrolling the Shat-el-Arab and the Persian Gulf for the protection of British interests, and she had intended to make a triumphal voyage and entry into Baghdad by its means.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But instead of the gunboat there came a telegram from Sir Dugald to say that the services of the _Nausicaa_ were imperatively required in the opposite direction, and that the travellers must therefore come on in the ordinary way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At Karachi there came the first interruption to the smoothness which had hitherto marked the journey.
which person or people
From this reading Unfortunately, however, they had missed the regular steamer to Basra, and Lady Haigh, who had developed an extraordinary desire to have the journey over, insisted that they should take passage on another that happened to be starting.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Charlie Egerton protested loudly against this, declaring that he knew what those wretched coasters were like--ramshackle old things, creeping along and touching at all sorts of unheard-of ports, and staying for no one knew how long.
