used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
consider or hold as true
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
anew
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
(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 Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
cleanlyadverbUS /ˈkliːnli/
smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
DUFFnounUS /dʌf/
a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
take in solid food
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
divisible by two
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
how
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From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
an instinctive motive
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
and nothing more
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
a particular point in time
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
transport commercially
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
SLOOPnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Never before had he realized how he loathed dirt and disorder, and all things that offended his delicately trained senses.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The real character of the sloop as shown by a single glance was so vastly different from his ideal, that for a moment it did not seem as though he could accept the disreputable old craft as even a temporary home.
in or at the place that
From this reading He could not imagine it possible to eat, sleep, or even exist on board such a craft as lay just beneath him, and his impulse was to fly to some remote place where he should never see nor hear of the _Fancy_ again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Never before had he appreciated the cleanly and orderly forms of living to which he had always been accustomed.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading CAPTAIN DUFF, OF THE SLOOP "FANCY" As the newly engaged crew of the sloop _Fancy_ slowly and awkwardly descended the slippery ladder leading down to his ship, he experienced his first regrets at the decisive step he had taken, and doubts as to its wisdom.
