used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Perhaps, woman like, she was a little piqued because they beat such a hasty retreat.
for the reason that
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading It was no time for delay.
the act of departing
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was no time for delay.
forsoothadverb
an archaic word originally meaning “in truth” but now usually used to express disbelief
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
a man of refinement
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Perhaps, woman like, she was a little piqued because they beat such a hasty retreat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no time for delay.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Perhaps, woman like, she was a little piqued because they beat such a hasty retreat.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps, woman like, she was a little piqued because they beat such a hasty retreat.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE MAN WHO MADE SIGNS.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WHO MADE SIGNS.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no time for delay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps, woman like, she was a little piqued because they beat such a hasty retreat.
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading Perhaps, woman like, she was a little piqued because they beat such a hasty retreat.
Porfidio
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From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Perhaps, woman like, she was a little piqued because they beat such a hasty retreat.
try to get or reach
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE MAN WHO MADE SIGNS.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
stuffyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌfi/
lacking fresh air
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps, woman like, she was a little piqued because they beat such a hasty retreat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WHO MADE SIGNS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps, woman like, she was a little piqued because they beat such a hasty retreat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was no time for delay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no time for delay.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Enough precious minutes had been already wasted while he listened to the remarks of the trio upon the upper deck.
which person or people
From this reading THE MAN WHO MADE SIGNS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Georgia had made some laughing remark at the haste shown in their departure--she knew the weakness of Don Porfidio, and rallied them on their readiness to seek the confines of the stuffy cabin because forsooth a gentleman had come on board with a basket of champagne.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Perhaps, woman like, she was a little piqued because they beat such a hasty retreat.
