used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
(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 The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Cram and Lord Vultur.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
BATHnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading BATH GUIDE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
BrandishverbUS /ˈbrændɪʃ/
move or swing back and forth
From this reading Sir Brandish O'Cultur, With Marshal Carouzer, And old Lady Mouser.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
capricesnounUS /kəˈpriːsəz/
plural of “caprice” — a sudden desire
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
Carouzer
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From this reading Sir Brandish O'Cultur, With Marshal Carouzer, And old Lady Mouser.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
CramverbUS /kræm/
crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading Lord Cram and Lord Vultur.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading BATH GUIDE.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sir Brandish O'Cultur, With Marshal Carouzer, And old Lady Mouser.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Cram and Lord Vultur.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading Sir Brandish O'Cultur, With Marshal Carouzer, And old Lady Mouser.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
MousernounUS /ˈmaʊzər/
a cat proficient at mousing
From this reading Sir Brandish O'Cultur, With Marshal Carouzer, And old Lady Mouser.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
O'Cultur
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From this reading Sir Brandish O'Cultur, With Marshal Carouzer, And old Lady Mouser.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sir Brandish O'Cultur, With Marshal Carouzer, And old Lady Mouser.
packet-ship
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From this reading The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
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 assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
an amount of time
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
the possibility of future success
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
transport commercially
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Brandish O'Cultur, With Marshal Carouzer, And old Lady Mouser.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The assembling of the passengers of a packet-ship is at all times a matter of interest to the parties concerned.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
Vulturnoun
a bird that is usually restricted to the Andean condor
From this reading Lord Cram and Lord Vultur.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Brandish O'Cultur, With Marshal Carouzer, And old Lady Mouser.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading During the western passage in particular, which can never safely be set down at less than a month, there is the prospect of being shut up for the whole of that period, within the narrow compass of a ship, with those whom chance has brought together, influenced by all the accidents and caprices of personal character, and a difference of nations, conditions in life, and education.
