used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
Barmecide's
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From this reading The Sargassons ring a new change on the Barmecide’s feast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The Sargassons ring a new change on the Barmecide’s feast.
cook-ship
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From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
DISPLEASUREnounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading THE KANTOON’S DISPLEASURE.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The Sargassons ring a new change on the Barmecide’s feast.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Selfishness with them is a virtue.
KANTOON'S
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From this reading THE KANTOON’S DISPLEASURE.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Sargassons ring a new change on the Barmecide’s feast.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The Sargassons ring a new change on the Barmecide’s feast.
Sargassons
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From this reading The Sargassons ring a new change on the Barmecide’s feast.
SelfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading Selfishness with them is a virtue.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
SharknounUS /ʃɑːrk/
any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
shipshapeadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpʃeɪp/
of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
temptinglyadverb
in a tempting seductive manner
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KANTOON’S DISPLEASURE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Selfishness with them is a virtue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Selfishness with them is a virtue.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At an early hour the following morning the Happy Shark was put in shipshape for the reception of visitors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Several boats’ crews had been sent during the night to the cook-ship, and had returned laden with provisions that were temptingly placed upon a large table on the upper deck; but neither the guests nor ourselves were expected to touch the food.
