used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was greatly annoyed that his involuntary absence had raised a tempest in the vessel.
the state of being absent
From this reading He was greatly annoyed that his involuntary absence had raised a tempest in the vessel.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Before Wainwright had proceeded far with his account, the cutter which had conveyed Mr. Pelham on board returned with Mr. Fluxion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He was greatly annoyed that his involuntary absence had raised a tempest in the vessel.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE NEW SHIP’S COMPANY.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
consorts
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From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Before Wainwright had proceeded far with his account, the cutter which had conveyed Mr. Pelham on board returned with Mr. Fluxion.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading Before Wainwright had proceeded far with his account, the cutter which had conveyed Mr. Pelham on board returned with Mr. Fluxion.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Before Wainwright had proceeded far with his account, the cutter which had conveyed Mr. Pelham on board returned with Mr. Fluxion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
Fluxionnoun
a flow or discharge
From this reading Before Wainwright had proceeded far with his account, the cutter which had conveyed Mr. Pelham on board returned with Mr. Fluxion.
set up or found
From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He was greatly annoyed that his involuntary absence had raised a tempest in the vessel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was greatly annoyed that his involuntary absence had raised a tempest in the vessel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was greatly annoyed that his involuntary absence had raised a tempest in the vessel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was greatly annoyed that his involuntary absence had raised a tempest in the vessel.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading He was greatly annoyed that his involuntary absence had raised a tempest in the vessel.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Before Wainwright had proceeded far with his account, the cutter which had conveyed Mr. Pelham on board returned with Mr. Fluxion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW SHIP’S COMPANY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
PelhamnounUS /ˈpeləm/
a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle
From this reading Before Wainwright had proceeded far with his account, the cutter which had conveyed Mr. Pelham on board returned with Mr. Fluxion.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Before Wainwright had proceeded far with his account, the cutter which had conveyed Mr. Pelham on board returned with Mr. Fluxion.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He was greatly annoyed that his involuntary absence had raised a tempest in the vessel.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Before Wainwright had proceeded far with his account, the cutter which had conveyed Mr. Pelham on board returned with Mr. Fluxion.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
SHIP'SnounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading THE NEW SHIP’S COMPANY.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading He was greatly annoyed that his involuntary absence had raised a tempest in the vessel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was greatly annoyed that his involuntary absence had raised a tempest in the vessel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW SHIP’S COMPANY.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
Tritonia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
precisely as stated
From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading He was greatly annoyed that his involuntary absence had raised a tempest in the vessel.
vice-principal
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From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
WainwrightnounUS /ˈweɪnraɪt/
a wagon maker
From this reading Before Wainwright had proceeded far with his account, the cutter which had conveyed Mr. Pelham on board returned with Mr. Fluxion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The vice-principal was very much perplexed at the condition of things he found on board of the Tritonia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was astonished to find the schooner in tow of the steamer; and, before he made any inquiries into the case of discipline, he listened to the report of the captain of the events which had transpired since the consorts parted company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before Wainwright had proceeded far with his account, the cutter which had conveyed Mr. Pelham on board returned with Mr. Fluxion.
