used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
(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 No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
confined by bonds
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
CABIN-PASSENGER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
at any time
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
assemble or get together
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
HighlandernounUS /ˈhaɪlændər/
a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
linersnounUS /ˈlaɪnərz/
plural of “liner” — (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
engage in
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
make reference to
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
Mullins's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
of an obscure nature
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
not any; not one
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
and nothing more
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
packet-ship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
packetsnounUS /ˈpækɪts/
plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
plyingverbUS /ˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
sisterhoodnounUS /ˈsɪstərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
move hurridly
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
UNACCOUNTABLEadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
precisely as stated
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Merchant vessels which are neither liners nor regular traders, among sailors come under the general head of _transient ships;_ which implies that they are here to-day, and somewhere else to-morrow, like Mullins’s dog.
which person or people
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But I had no reason to regret that the Highlander was not a liner; for aboard of those liners, from all I could gather from those who had sailed in them, the crew have terrible hard work, owing to their carrying such a press of sail, in order to make as rapid passages as possible, and sustain the ship’s reputation for speed.
but in spite of that
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading No: she was only what is called a _regular trader_ to Liverpool; sailing upon no fixed days, and acting very much as she pleased, being bound by no obligations of any kind: though in all her voyages, ever having New York or Liverpool for her destination.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But before making what little mention I shall of them, you must know that the Highlander was not a Liverpool liner, or packet-ship, plying in connection with a sisterhood of packets, at stated intervals, between the two ports.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AN UNACCOUNTABLE CABIN-PASSENGER, AND A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG LADY As yet, I have said nothing special about the passengers we carried out.
