used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
from appearances alone
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
appurtenances
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From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
AUCKLANDnounUS /ˈɑːklənd/
the largest city and principal port of New Zealand
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
bundledverbUS /ˈbʌndəld/
past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
come-at-ableadjective
capable of being attained or accomplished
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
confessingverbUS /kənˈfesɪŋ/
-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
D'HÔTE
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From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
don't
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From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
set up or found
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
gaslightnounUS /ˈɡæslaɪt/
light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
of the present time and place
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
lockingnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪŋ/
the act of locking something up to protect it
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
and nothing more
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
portmanteaus
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From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
queer-looking
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From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
in the near future
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
SummoningnounUS /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/
calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
the act of using
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
precisely as stated
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
waterman'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərmənz/
possessive form of “waterman” — someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _AN AUCKLAND TABLE D'HÔTE._ The afternoon was closing in, so collecting the luggage required for immediate use, and locking the rest of our come-at-able belongings in our cabins, we made haste to get on board the same boat that had brought me out.
WharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Queen Street Wharf was soon reached, and having settled the waterman's claim, I hailed a cab, into which we all bundled, and in a short time found ourselves at our destination.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Summoning the landlady, and requesting her to show my wife the sleeping apartments, I stayed behind to see to the luggage, and--I don't mind confessing--to allow her time to get over the first shock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Entering our bedroom a little later with the portmanteaus, I was greatly pleased and surprised to find my wife apparently reconciled to the surroundings, her only remark on the subject being that it was a queer-looking place, and not much bigger than our cabin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My spirits had slightly revived, as it had occurred to me that very probably the caravan and its appurtenances would show to better advantage by gaslight.
