Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

later than; following

From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

(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 So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

the act of departing

From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

take away a part from; diminish

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

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From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

provide entertainment for

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

at any time

From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

yet to be or coming

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

an established custom

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

comparative of “lively” — full of life and energy

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

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 So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

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From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

win a victory over

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

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 TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

transport commercially

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

express in speech

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

a very small spot

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

doomed to extinction

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TEMPEST The situation of the Montauk appeared more desolate than ever, after the departure of so many of her passengers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

the topmost one of two

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading _Steph_.--His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend; his backward voice is to utter foul speeches, and to detract.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

at the time that

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

which person or people

From this reading So long as her decks were thronged there was an air of life about her, that served to lessen disquietude, but now that she was left by all in the steerage, and by so many in the cabins, those who remained began to entertain livelier apprehensions of the future.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the upper sails of the store-ship sunk as a speck in the ocean, Mr. Effingham regretted that he, too, had not overcome his reluctance to a crowded and inconvenient cabin, and gone on board her, with his own party.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.

a late time of life

From this reading Thirty years before he would have thought himself fortunate in finding so good a ship, and accommodations so comfortable; but habit and indulgence change all our opinions, and he had now thought it next to impossible to place Eve and Mademoiselle Viefville in a situation that was so common to those who travelled by sea at the commencement of the century.