used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
accommodatedverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/
past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
matters of personal concern
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
(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 But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
despoticadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːtɪk/
belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
EMIGRANTSnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
divisible by two
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
start firing a weapon
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
hatchesnounUS /ˈhætʃɪz/
plural of “hatch” — the production of young from an egg
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
ten 10s
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
most important element
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
martial-law
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From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
make reference to
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
absolutely essential
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
not any; not one
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
many times at short intervals
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
and nothing more
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
ordinancesnounUS /ˈɔːrdənənsɪz/
plural of “ordinance” — an authoritative rule
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
in other respects or ways
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
outward-boundadjective
that is going out or leaving
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
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 THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
regulatedadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪd/
controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
steeragenoun
the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
the act of using
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE EMIGRANTS’ KITCHEN I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
but in spite of that
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
