used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
in the past
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
army-coat
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From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
BombaynounUS /bɑːmˈbeɪ/
a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
castenounUS /kæst/
social status or position conferred by a system based on class
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
countrymannounUS /ˈkʌntrimən/
a man from your own country
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
dignitarynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteri/
an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
DocknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
FortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
generalitynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈæləti/
an idea or conclusion having general application
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
coins made of gold
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
Hindostan
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From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
inferiors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
IRRAWADDYnounUS /ˈɪrəwɑːdi/
the main river of Myanmar rising in the north and flowing south through the length of Burma to empty into the Andaman Sea
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
and nothing more
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
Lascars
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From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
merchantmennounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəntmɪn/
plural of “merchantman” — a cargo ship
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
not one, and not any
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
transport commercially
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
not in physical motion
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
teaknounUS /tiːk/
hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE IRRAWADDY Among the various ships lying in Prince’s Dock, none interested me more than the Irrawaddy, of Bombay, a _“country ship,”_ which is the name bestowed by Europeans upon the large native vessels of India.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
a Caucasian
From this reading While his inferiors went about in strips of white linen, this dignitary was arrayed in a red army-coat, brilliant with gold lace, a cocked hat, and drawn sword.
which person or people
From this reading She was manned by forty or fifty Lascars, the native seamen of India, who seemed to be immediately governed by a countryman of theirs of a higher caste.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading They are built of the celebrated teak wood, the oak of the East, or in Eastern phrase, _“the King of the Oaks.”_ The Irrawaddy had just arrived from Hindostan, with a cargo of cotton.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
a late time of life
From this reading Forty years ago, these merchantmen were nearly the largest in the world; and they still exceed the generality.
