used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
a boy or man
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
friedadjectiveUS /fraɪd/
cooked by frying in fat
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
functionarynounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃəneri/
a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
the act of departing
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
landsmannounUS /ˈlændzmən/
a person who lives and works on land
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
Northend
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From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
and nothing more
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
out-door
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From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
preventiveadjectiveUS /prɪˈventɪv/
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
sea-sick
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From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
transport commercially
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
express a supposition
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
carry out
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
a special situation
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He noticed that the sea was heavier than usual, and the ship tossed and pitched in a way that was any thing but pleasant to a landsman.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
at the time that
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Harry Northend finally aroused himself from the fanciful dreams into which he had fallen, the sun had gone down, and it was already growing dark.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a dread of being sea-sick, but it may be that there was something in the rough out-door life that he had been leading during the past few months that acted as a preventive; for now, when the real test had come, in the tossing and heaving of the sea, he was not sensible of the slightest disturbance, and, as he descended into the cabin to take his supper with the captain, that functionary took occasion to congratulate him upon his good fortune.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Perhaps I may get sick yet,” timidly returned the boy, “as we are only fairly started on our trip, I suppose.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Perhaps you will,” was the hearty reply of the captain, as he helped himself to a huge slice of fried pork, “though a chap, if he is going to have it, is pretty sure to show signs of it by this time.
