used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
auspiciouslyadverb
in an auspicious manner
From this reading That run home to Southampton did not begin auspiciously for Nanette.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading That run home to Southampton did not begin auspiciously for Nanette.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
bluntedadjectiveUS /ˈblʌntəd/
made dull or blunt
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
cabling
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From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
chaperonenounUS /ˈʃæpəroʊn/
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
deep-chestedadjective
thick in the chest
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That run home to Southampton did not begin auspiciously for Nanette.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “This woman must die.”
dintnounUS /dɪnt/
interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That run home to Southampton did not begin auspiciously for Nanette.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
heavy-jowled
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From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading That run home to Southampton did not begin auspiciously for Nanette.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Pop is mad!” said Nanette.
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 Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
roused to anger
From this reading “Pop is mad!” said Nanette.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “This woman must die.”
Nanette
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From this reading That run home to Southampton did not begin auspiciously for Nanette.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That run home to Southampton did not begin auspiciously for Nanette.
O'Shea
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From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
PopverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading “Pop is mad!” said Nanette.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading That run home to Southampton did not begin auspiciously for Nanette.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Pop is mad!” said Nanette.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
transport commercially
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
Southampton
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From this reading That run home to Southampton did not begin auspiciously for Nanette.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That run home to Southampton did not begin auspiciously for Nanette.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This woman must die.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That run home to Southampton did not begin auspiciously for Nanette.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
unnecessarilyadverbUS /ənˈnesəserəli/
in an unnecessary manner
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
which person or people
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her happiness at being on the same ship with O’Shea was distinctly blunted by the presence of an official chaperone.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “This woman must die.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Her father had some sort of pull with the line, and by dint of industrious cabling, he had contrived to get in touch with a lady he knew who was returning from South Africa: One Mrs. Porter, a really formidable matron, deep-chested, heavy-jowled, and contemplating a sinful world through spectacles of an unnecessarily unpleasant pattern.
