used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading The food was abundant, and although some grumbled at the meat there was no real cause of complaint.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
(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 port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The food was abundant, and although some grumbled at the meat there was no real cause of complaint.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The food was abundant, and although some grumbled at the meat there was no real cause of complaint.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The food was abundant, and although some grumbled at the meat there was no real cause of complaint.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading The food was abundant, and although some grumbled at the meat there was no real cause of complaint.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The food was abundant, and although some grumbled at the meat there was no real cause of complaint.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
set up or found
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading The food was abundant, and although some grumbled at the meat there was no real cause of complaint.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
larking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading The food was abundant, and although some grumbled at the meat there was no real cause of complaint.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
not any; not one
From this reading The food was abundant, and although some grumbled at the meat there was no real cause of complaint.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The food was abundant, and although some grumbled at the meat there was no real cause of complaint.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
one-halfnoun
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
Parthianoun
an ancient kingdom in Asia to the southeast of the Caspian Sea; it dominated southwestern Asia from about 250 BC to AD 226
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
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 A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
a full supply
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
port-holes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The food was abundant, and although some grumbled at the meat there was no real cause of complaint.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
a strong line
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
steeragenoun
the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A rope across the deck divided the steerage passengers from those aft, and as there were not much more than one-half the emigrants aboard that the _Parthia_ could carry, there was plenty of room on deck.
male cat
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
precisely as stated
From this reading There were some very rough spirits among the party forward, but the great majority were quiet men, and after the first night all talking and larking were sternly repressed after the lights were out.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading FINDING FRIENDS The weather was fine, and Tom Wade found the voyage more pleasant than he had expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The port-holes were kept open all the way, and the crowded quarters were less uncomfortable than would have been the case had they encountered rough weather.
