used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
(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 “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
in addition
From this reading My own brother also had nautical aspirations.
a quantity of money
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
a youthful male person
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading My own brother also had nautical aspirations.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
DownsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
fouledadjectiveUS /faʊld/
made dirty or foul
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My own brother also had nautical aspirations.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
HOODnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
PollnounUS /poʊl/
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
Roxburgh
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From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
express in words
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
move stealthily
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
not in physical motion
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
Terriss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
Twas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
at the time that
From this reading “’Twas all along of Poll, as I may say, That fouled my cable when I ought to slip.”--HOOD.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, a trip as far as the Downs quite satisfied the nautical aspirations of a certain friend of mine, who put to sea in the _Roxburgh Castle_ and left at the earliest possible moment.
belonging to which person
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This was poor Will Terriss, whose tragic ending is still fresh in the memory of his many friends and countless admirers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is doubtful whether, if left to his own devices, any boy would go a second voyage without a very considerable amount of hesitation.
