used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
matters of personal concern
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I thought it possible, too, that chance might thus bring me some information as to the recent movements of Tobias.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
BiblicaladjectiveUS /ˈbɪbləkəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I thought it possible, too, that chance might thus bring me some information as to the recent movements of Tobias.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I thought it possible, too, that chance might thus bring me some information as to the recent movements of Tobias.
Charlie
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From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
one or the other of two
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
apart from; not including
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
FlamingonounUS /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
haloes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
a message received and understood
From this reading I thought it possible, too, that chance might thus bring me some information as to the recent movements of Tobias.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I thought it possible, too, that chance might thus bring me some information as to the recent movements of Tobias.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
legendaryadjectiveUS /ˈledʒənderi/
so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thought it possible, too, that chance might thus bring me some information as to the recent movements of Tobias.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading I thought it possible, too, that chance might thus bring me some information as to the recent movements of Tobias.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
navigatorsnounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtərz/
plural of “navigator” — the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I thought it possible, too, that chance might thus bring me some information as to the recent movements of Tobias.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
provisioningverbUS /prəˈvɪʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “provision” — supply with provisions
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading I thought it possible, too, that chance might thus bring me some information as to the recent movements of Tobias.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
unusual or striking
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
remoter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
saltsnounUS /sɔːlts/
plural of “salt” — a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
savourverb
have flavor; taste of something
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
carry out
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
theologiansnounUS /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒənz/
plural of “theologian” — someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought it possible, too, that chance might thus bring me some information as to the recent movements of Tobias.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I thought it possible, too, that chance might thus bring me some information as to the recent movements of Tobias.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
Tobias
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From this reading I thought it possible, too, that chance might thus bring me some information as to the recent movements of Tobias.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I thought it possible, too, that chance might thus bring me some information as to the recent movements of Tobias.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
having passed out of existence
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They seemed to be more interested in talking religion than the sea, and as navigators of Biblical deep seas little visited except by professional theologians they were remarkable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But either their romantic haloes were entirely due to imaginative gossip, or they themselves were too shrewd to be drawn, for I got nothing out of them to my purpose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
a Caucasian
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _In Which I Learn Something._ While Charlie Webster was arranging his affairs so that he might be able to take his holiday with a free mind, I busied myself with provisioning the _Flamingo,_ and in casually chatting with one and another along the water front, in the hope of gathering some hint that might guide us on our coming expedition.
wreckingnounUS /ˈrekɪŋ/
the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled
From this reading In this way, I made the acquaintance of several old salts, both white and black, one or two of whom time and their neighbours had invested with a legendary savour of the old "wrecking days," which, if rumour speaks true, are not entirely vanished from the remoter corners of the islands.
