used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading I now stayed ashore two months.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I confessed my wish to marry her daughter; but the old woman thought I was too wild, which was not Sarah's opinion, I believe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I confessed my wish to marry her daughter; but the old woman thought I was too wild, which was not Sarah's opinion, I believe.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
a female human offspring
From this reading I confessed my wish to marry her daughter; but the old woman thought I was too wild, which was not Sarah's opinion, I believe.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I now stayed ashore two months.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
look-out
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From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
take in marriage
From this reading I confessed my wish to marry her daughter; but the old woman thought I was too wild, which was not Sarah's opinion, I believe.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I now stayed ashore two months.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I confessed my wish to marry her daughter; but the old woman thought I was too wild, which was not Sarah's opinion, I believe.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I now stayed ashore two months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I confessed my wish to marry her daughter; but the old woman thought I was too wild, which was not Sarah's opinion, I believe.
overhauledverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːld/
past form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
a human being
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
Sarah'snounUS /ˈserəz/
possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading I confessed my wish to marry her daughter; but the old woman thought I was too wild, which was not Sarah's opinion, I believe.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I now stayed ashore two months.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I confessed my wish to marry her daughter; but the old woman thought I was too wild, which was not Sarah's opinion, I believe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I confessed my wish to marry her daughter; but the old woman thought I was too wild, which was not Sarah's opinion, I believe.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I now stayed ashore two months.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading I believe a mother is a good deal more on the look-out than a father, in such matters; for I was overhauled by the old woman, and questioned as to my intentions about Sarah, whereas the old man was somewhat more moderate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I confessed my wish to marry her daughter; but the old woman thought I was too wild, which was not Sarah's opinion, I believe.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading I had determined to study navigation, and to try to get off the forecastle, in which wise course I was encouraged by several discreet friends.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I confessed my wish to marry her daughter; but the old woman thought I was too wild, which was not Sarah's opinion, I believe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I had fallen in with a young woman of respectable character and agreeable person, and, to own the truth, was completely in irons with her.
