used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Glad to see you, Paddy," they exclaimed in the same voice, each grasping a hand.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Well, here you see me, after all the actions I have taken part in, still an old mate.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Well, here you see me, after all the actions I have taken part in, still an old mate.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Well, here you see me, after all the actions I have taken part in, still an old mate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Well, here you see me, after all the actions I have taken part in, still an old mate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
subject to appointment
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
assuresverbUS /əˈʃʊrz/
third-person singular of “assure” — make certain of
From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Glad to see you, Paddy," they exclaimed in the same voice, each grasping a hand.
else
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From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
every person
From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Glad to see you, Paddy," they exclaimed in the same voice, each grasping a hand.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
set up or found
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Glad to see you, Paddy," they exclaimed in the same voice, each grasping a hand.
the act of departing
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading "Glad to see you, Paddy," they exclaimed in the same voice, each grasping a hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Glad to see you, Paddy," they exclaimed in the same voice, each grasping a hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, here you see me, after all the actions I have taken part in, still an old mate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, here you see me, after all the actions I have taken part in, still an old mate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Glad to see you, Paddy," they exclaimed in the same voice, each grasping a hand.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "Well, here you see me, after all the actions I have taken part in, still an old mate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, here you see me, after all the actions I have taken part in, still an old mate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
Nettleship
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From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading "Glad to see you, Paddy," they exclaimed in the same voice, each grasping a hand.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Well, here you see me, after all the actions I have taken part in, still an old mate.
Pim
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From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Glad to see you, Paddy," they exclaimed in the same voice, each grasping a hand.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Glad to see you, Paddy," they exclaimed in the same voice, each grasping a hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
not in physical motion
From this reading "Well, here you see me, after all the actions I have taken part in, still an old mate.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Well, here you see me, after all the actions I have taken part in, still an old mate.
express in words
From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Glad to see you, Paddy," they exclaimed in the same voice, each grasping a hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
male cat
From this reading On going into the berth, I found, to my infinite satisfaction, my old friends Nettleship and Tom Pim.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Glad to see you, Paddy," they exclaimed in the same voice, each grasping a hand.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, here you see me, after all the actions I have taken part in, still an old mate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We heard rumours that you were appointed to the _Jason_, but could not ascertain the fact for certain," said Nettleship.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Lord Robert assures me that he will look after my interests; but he has said the same to everybody else, and will probably tell you so likewise."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Glad to see you, Paddy," they exclaimed in the same voice, each grasping a hand.
