used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
Brydell
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From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
Cunliffe
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From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
Esdaile
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From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
at any time
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
a boy or man
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
Grubb
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From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Something very important is on hand, and we want your testimony.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
of great significance or value
From this reading Something very important is on hand, and we want your testimony.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Brydell,” said he, “will you come into the steerage with me?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Something very important is on hand, and we want your testimony.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
go away from a place
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
level-headedadjective
exercising or showing good judgment
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Brydell,” said he, “will you come into the steerage with me?
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Brydell,” said he, “will you come into the steerage with me?
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something very important is on hand, and we want your testimony.”
in the near future
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
steeragenoun
the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship
From this reading “Brydell,” said he, “will you come into the steerage with me?
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Something very important is on hand, and we want your testimony.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
third-class
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From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
precisely as stated
From this reading Something very important is on hand, and we want your testimony.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Something very important is on hand, and we want your testimony.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Something very important is on hand, and we want your testimony.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Esdaile avoided Brydell more than ever at Portsmouth, and as they were in different classes it was easy for them to see but little of each other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
which person or people
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Brydell,” said he, “will you come into the steerage with me?
in the company of; together with
From this reading One night, though, Brydell having come on board, after a day’s leave spent fishing with Grubb, was met by a third-class man as soon as he had got on board and reported.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Brydell,” said he, “will you come into the steerage with me?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This was his old acquaintance Cunliffe, who had turned out a remarkably quiet and level-headed young fellow and belonged to the section in every class which keeps up the tone and discipline of the class.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Something very important is on hand, and we want your testimony.”
