used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
beef-tea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading The sea-air--genial companionship had something to do with it--was pulling Dick round.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The sea-air--genial companionship had something to do with it--was pulling Dick round.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The sea-air--genial companionship had something to do with it--was pulling Dick round.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The sea-air--genial companionship had something to do with it--was pulling Dick round.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sea-air--genial companionship had something to do with it--was pulling Dick round.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
not accessible to view
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sea-air--genial companionship had something to do with it--was pulling Dick round.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
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 He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
for more time
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
LOVE'SnounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
not any; not one
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
by chance
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
ProsperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading The sea-air--genial companionship had something to do with it--was pulling Dick round.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The sea-air--genial companionship had something to do with it--was pulling Dick round.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said he was a new man; received assurance of that fact from inspection of his reflection in the mirror.
sea-air
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sea-air--genial companionship had something to do with it--was pulling Dick round.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The sea-air--genial companionship had something to do with it--was pulling Dick round.
make square
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
stepping-stones
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Although his story was no longer visible on his face, it was in his heart; hidden away perhaps, but there still.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading LOVE'S LABOUR LOST Prosperity attended the voyage; if that term may be applied to recovery of health.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sea-air--genial companionship had something to do with it--was pulling Dick round.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had left the stepping-stones of milk and beef-tea a long way behind; was walking through square meals as vigorously as any man aboard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sea-air--genial companionship had something to do with it--was pulling Dick round.
