used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The officers took up their abode in the cabin, while I was thrown on the hospitalities of the forecastle.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I felt flattered by his good opinion; but under the circumstances thought proper to decline the invitation.
Cabello
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From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The officers took up their abode in the cabin, while I was thrown on the hospitalities of the forecastle.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I felt flattered by his good opinion; but under the circumstances thought proper to decline the invitation.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading I felt flattered by his good opinion; but under the circumstances thought proper to decline the invitation.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt flattered by his good opinion; but under the circumstances thought proper to decline the invitation.
feluccanounUS /fɪˈlʌkə/
a fast narrow sailing ship of the Mediterranean
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading I felt flattered by his good opinion; but under the circumstances thought proper to decline the invitation.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading The officers took up their abode in the cabin, while I was thrown on the hospitalities of the forecastle.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I felt flattered by his good opinion; but under the circumstances thought proper to decline the invitation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
hospitalities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The officers took up their abode in the cabin, while I was thrown on the hospitalities of the forecastle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The officers took up their abode in the cabin, while I was thrown on the hospitalities of the forecastle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
for more time
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
Moncrieff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
not any; not one
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officers took up their abode in the cabin, while I was thrown on the hospitalities of the forecastle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The officers took up their abode in the cabin, while I was thrown on the hospitalities of the forecastle.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I felt flattered by his good opinion; but under the circumstances thought proper to decline the invitation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
pilot-boat
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From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
PortonounUS /ˈpɔːrtoʊ/
port city in northwest Portugal; noted for port wine
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
prize-master
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading I felt flattered by his good opinion; but under the circumstances thought proper to decline the invitation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
seizurenounUS /ˈsiːʒər/
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
transport commercially
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The officers took up their abode in the cabin, while I was thrown on the hospitalities of the forecastle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I felt flattered by his good opinion; but under the circumstances thought proper to decline the invitation.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The officers took up their abode in the cabin, while I was thrown on the hospitalities of the forecastle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The officers took up their abode in the cabin, while I was thrown on the hospitalities of the forecastle.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The officers took up their abode in the cabin, while I was thrown on the hospitalities of the forecastle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ship Charity was lying in the harbor of Porto Cabello, but under seizure of the Spanish government.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
(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 The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The officers took up their abode in the cabin, while I was thrown on the hospitalities of the forecastle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Moncrieff, Mr. Campbell, and myself, with no longer a home in the pilot-boat, transferred our quarters to the ship.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The prize-master of the pilot-boat honored me with a pressing invitation to join the crew of the felucca, assuring me there was "good picking" along the coast, and he would put me in the way of doing well.
