used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
Betsey
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From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He was of a social turn; frank, honest cheerful, and liberal-minded.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
make right or correct
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
fascinations
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From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He was of a social turn; frank, honest cheerful, and liberal-minded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gradually, however, he strayed from the paths of sobriety.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually, however, he strayed from the paths of sobriety.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gradually, however, he strayed from the paths of sobriety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He was of a social turn; frank, honest cheerful, and liberal-minded.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Gradually, however, he strayed from the paths of sobriety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
leveenounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
liberal-minded
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From this reading He was of a social turn; frank, honest cheerful, and liberal-minded.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Gradually, however, he strayed from the paths of sobriety.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
Ricker
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From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
sobrietynounUS /səˈbraɪəti/
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
From this reading Gradually, however, he strayed from the paths of sobriety.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He was of a social turn; frank, honest cheerful, and liberal-minded.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Gradually, however, he strayed from the paths of sobriety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was of a social turn; frank, honest cheerful, and liberal-minded.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading He possessed other valuable traits of character; was a good sailor and a skilful navigator, but he could not resist the fascinations of the intoxicating cup.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was of a social turn; frank, honest cheerful, and liberal-minded.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Betsey remained some weeks at the levee at New Orleans before Mr. Ware could fix upon a voyage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the mean time Ricker remained on board as master of the brig; and for several days after our arrival in port his habits were correct and his conduct without reproach.
