used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “I certainly have had great luck.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
Chilian
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From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
Esmeralda
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From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
at any time
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
Frewen
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From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “I certainly have had great luck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I certainly have had great luck.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “I certainly have had great luck.
occurring by chance
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
NewcastlenounUS /ˈnuːkæsəl/
a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
and nothing more
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
continue talking
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
established beyond doubt
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
quickestadverbUS /ˈkwɪkɪst/
most quickly
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
SamoanounUS /səˈmoʊə/
a constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
transport commercially
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She is a beautiful ship, and, ever since you took charge, has proved herself a lucky one.”
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
ValparaisonounUS /ˌvælpərˈeɪsoʊ/
the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some further conversation followed regarding the future movements of the ship, and it was arranged that she should load Chilian flour for Sydney, and from there proceed to Samoa for orders from her owner.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We had a beautiful passage to Manila from Samoa, and from Manila to Newcastle I made the quickest run on record, and from there to Valparaiso we were only thirty-five days.”
at the time that
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I must congratulate you, captain,” said the merchant, when Frewen had finished his story; “and I trust you will always retain command of the _Esmeralda_.
