used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
a quantity of money
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
permission to do something
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
at any time
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
formulatedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪtəd/
devised; developed according to an orderly plan
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
set up or found
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
take the midday meal
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
on one occasion
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
others
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From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
on the contrary
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
SABINnounUS /ˈseɪbɪn/
a unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by a square foot of a surface that absorbs all incident sound
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
SENTIMENTALadjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SABIN IS SENTIMENTAL Mr. Sabin found it a harder matter than he had anticipated to induce the captain to consent to the scheme he had formulated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a certain amount of risk in the affair, but, on the other hand, if successfully carried out, it set free once and for ever the two men mainly concerned in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Sabin, who was in rather a curious mood, came out of the captain's room a little after one o'clock feeling altogether indisposed for conversation of any sort, ordered his luncheon from the deck steward, and moved his chair apart from the others into a sunny, secluded corner of the boat.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Nevertheless, he succeeded in the end, and by lunch time the following day the whole affair was settled.
