used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading Abraham again backed away on seeing it; but time was precious.
anew
From this reading Abraham again backed away on seeing it; but time was precious.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I was made to think of this by the great bloodstain on the deck close against the cabin-door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Abraham again backed away on seeing it; but time was precious.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Abraham again backed away on seeing it; but time was precious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
see with attention
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
bloodstainnounUS /ˈblʌdsteɪn/
a discoloration caused by blood
From this reading I was made to think of this by the great bloodstain on the deck close against the cabin-door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Abraham again backed away on seeing it; but time was precious.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was made to think of this by the great bloodstain on the deck close against the cabin-door.
cabin-door
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From this reading I was made to think of this by the great bloodstain on the deck close against the cabin-door.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I was made to think of this by the great bloodstain on the deck close against the cabin-door.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Its true complexion showed in the daylight.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Its true complexion showed in the daylight.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading I was made to think of this by the great bloodstain on the deck close against the cabin-door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I was made to think of this by the great bloodstain on the deck close against the cabin-door.
Helga
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From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
HELGA'S
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From this reading HELGA'S PLOT.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Abraham again backed away on seeing it; but time was precious.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its true complexion showed in the daylight.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I was made to think of this by the great bloodstain on the deck close against the cabin-door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was made to think of this by the great bloodstain on the deck close against the cabin-door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading HELGA'S PLOT.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Abraham again backed away on seeing it; but time was precious.
determined
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Abraham again backed away on seeing it; but time was precious.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Its true complexion showed in the daylight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
summoningnounUS /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/
calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
carry out
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I was made to think of this by the great bloodstain on the deck close against the cabin-door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was made to think of this by the great bloodstain on the deck close against the cabin-door.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Abraham again backed away on seeing it; but time was precious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Before summoning Helga, I resolved to take a peep at the berths, lest there should be some sight in one or the other of them too shocking for her to behold.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Its true complexion showed in the daylight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was made to think of this by the great bloodstain on the deck close against the cabin-door.
