used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It was a nasty flesh wound, and to add to the trouble the bullet had remained in the limb.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And during those days the two friends had been the heroes of the ship.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading It was a nasty flesh wound, and to add to the trouble the bullet had remained in the limb.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And during those days the two friends had been the heroes of the ship.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading And during those days the two friends had been the heroes of the ship.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
an old word for “before”
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
a boy or man
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading It was a nasty flesh wound, and to add to the trouble the bullet had remained in the limb.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And during those days the two friends had been the heroes of the ship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And during those days the two friends had been the heroes of the ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading And during those days the two friends had been the heroes of the ship.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a nasty flesh wound, and to add to the trouble the bullet had remained in the limb.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading It was a nasty flesh wound, and to add to the trouble the bullet had remained in the limb.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading It was a nasty flesh wound, and to add to the trouble the bullet had remained in the limb.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
PalacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was a nasty flesh wound, and to add to the trouble the bullet had remained in the limb.
rhinonounUS /ˈraɪnoʊ/
massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
sand-heads
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From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
Saugar
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From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
transport commercially
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
sick-berth
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From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
SumatranounUS /ˌsuːˈmɑːtrə/
a mountainous island in western Indonesia
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And during those days the two friends had been the heroes of the ship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It was a nasty flesh wound, and to add to the trouble the bullet had remained in the limb.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The City of Palaces Three uneventful weeks passed after Owen and his two companions made their escape from Sumatra and rejoined the ship ere the pilot boat, cruising off the sand-heads of Saugar, was sighted.
at the time that
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
which person or people
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "A fellow who can stand his ground and shoot a rhino will laugh at this little task," said the surgeon who was aboard, when he came into the bay on the following morning, a servant carrying a large case of instruments for him.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Not that Owen could enjoy much of the congratulation which was due to him, for the wound he had received kept him in the sick-berth for a week.
