used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
from appearances alone
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Had she locked up the steamer-trunks, paid off the various stewards, arranged for the porterage of trunks in the hold?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Had she packed her bags?
the two together, not just one
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
rid of obstructions
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
dockingnounUS /ˈdɑːkɪŋ/
the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
ExternallyadverbUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəli/
on or from the outside
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had she locked up the steamer-trunks, paid off the various stewards, arranged for the porterage of trunks in the hold?
Geraldine
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From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Had she locked up the steamer-trunks, paid off the various stewards, arranged for the porterage of trunks in the hold?
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Had she locked up the steamer-trunks, paid off the various stewards, arranged for the porterage of trunks in the hold?
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
a particular point in time
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Had she locked up the steamer-trunks, paid off the various stewards, arranged for the porterage of trunks in the hold?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Had she packed her bags?
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Had she locked up the steamer-trunks, paid off the various stewards, arranged for the porterage of trunks in the hold?
porteragenoun
the charge for carrying burdens by porters
From this reading Had she locked up the steamer-trunks, paid off the various stewards, arranged for the porterage of trunks in the hold?
possessing material wealth
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
Richard
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From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
sea-change
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
steamer-trunks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Had she locked up the steamer-trunks, paid off the various stewards, arranged for the porterage of trunks in the hold?
stewardsnounUS /ˈstuːərdz/
plural of “steward” — someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Had she locked up the steamer-trunks, paid off the various stewards, arranged for the porterage of trunks in the hold?
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Had she locked up the steamer-trunks, paid off the various stewards, arranged for the porterage of trunks in the hold?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Had she locked up the steamer-trunks, paid off the various stewards, arranged for the porterage of trunks in the hold?
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Had she locked up the steamer-trunks, paid off the various stewards, arranged for the porterage of trunks in the hold?
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading _Victoria_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Externally she had altered little, but in a moment of conversation with her it was clear both to Geraldine and to Richard that she had “suffered a sea-change into something rich and strange.”
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FAITH OF A TREE EARLY the next morning Mrs. Wells appeared as usual on deck and, with apparently the same imposing mien as of old, watched the docking of the S.S.
