used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My apartment was a little parlor, and though I had scarcely been into it before, I was very much pleased with it.
abaftadverb
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading My apartment was a little parlor, and though I had scarcely been into it before, I was very much pleased with it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was not the traditional “captain’s office” to which passengers are invited to step up by the boy with the bell.
armchairsnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃerz/
plural of “armchair” — chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My apartment was a little parlor, and though I had scarcely been into it before, I was very much pleased with it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading My apartment was a little parlor, and though I had scarcely been into it before, I was very much pleased with it.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading This was not the traditional “captain’s office” to which passengers are invited to step up by the boy with the bell.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
a youthful male person
From this reading This was not the traditional “captain’s office” to which passengers are invited to step up by the boy with the bell.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was not the traditional “captain’s office” to which passengers are invited to step up by the boy with the bell.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading This was not the traditional “captain’s office” to which passengers are invited to step up by the boy with the bell.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My apartment was a little parlor, and though I had scarcely been into it before, I was very much pleased with it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading This was not the traditional “captain’s office” to which passengers are invited to step up by the boy with the bell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
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 was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My apartment was a little parlor, and though I had scarcely been into it before, I was very much pleased with it.
lockersnounUS /ˈlɑːkərz/
plural of “locker” — a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
most important element
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
engage in
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My apartment was a little parlor, and though I had scarcely been into it before, I was very much pleased with it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not the traditional “captain’s office” to which passengers are invited to step up by the boy with the bell.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading This was not the traditional “captain’s office” to which passengers are invited to step up by the boy with the bell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
paddle-boxnoun
a wooden covering for the upper part of a paddlewheel
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading My apartment was a little parlor, and though I had scarcely been into it before, I was very much pleased with it.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading This was not the traditional “captain’s office” to which passengers are invited to step up by the boy with the bell.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading My apartment was a little parlor, and though I had scarcely been into it before, I was very much pleased with it.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
only a very short time before
From this reading My apartment was a little parlor, and though I had scarcely been into it before, I was very much pleased with it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading This was not the traditional “captain’s office” to which passengers are invited to step up by the boy with the bell.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The office was abaft the port paddle-box on the main deck; and the _Ucayga_, in anticipation of doing a large business, was provided with a clerk, so that I had nothing to do but attend to the navigation of the boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not the traditional “captain’s office” to which passengers are invited to step up by the boy with the bell.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My apartment was a little parlor, and though I had scarcely been into it before, I was very much pleased with it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading This was not the traditional “captain’s office” to which passengers are invited to step up by the boy with the bell.
Ucayga
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From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
precisely as stated
From this reading My apartment was a little parlor, and though I had scarcely been into it before, I was very much pleased with it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
wheel-house
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From this reading It was certainly our next move, and after the _Ucayga_ left the wharf, I went into my stateroom, abaft the wheel-house, to make some figures relating to my plan.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides a berth, in which a nice bed was made up, the stateroom was provided with a desk, lockers for books and papers, a couple of armchairs, a table, and other suitable furniture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My apartment was a little parlor, and though I had scarcely been into it before, I was very much pleased with it.
