used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ay,” he replied, “and a good deal more.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “I can’t account for it,” said he.
(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 “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Ay,” he replied, “and a good deal more.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “And yet many of them persist in putting up at those haunts?”
Ay
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From this reading “Ay,” he replied, “and a good deal more.”
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Such things must be known to sailors?” said I.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t account for it,” said he.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
chestsnounUS /tʃests/
plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “Ay,” he replied, “and a good deal more.”
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I can’t account for it,” said he.
a man of refinement
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
the act of departing
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Ay,” he replied, “and a good deal more.”
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading “And yet many of them persist in putting up at those haunts?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ay,” he replied, “and a good deal more.”
Here's
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From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Such things must be known to sailors?” said I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And yet many of them persist in putting up at those haunts?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I can’t account for it,” said he.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “Such things must be known to sailors?” said I.
lodging-houses
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From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “And yet many of them persist in putting up at those haunts?”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Ay,” he replied, “and a good deal more.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Such things must be known to sailors?” said I.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “And yet many of them persist in putting up at those haunts?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading “And yet many of them persist in putting up at those haunts?”
a full supply
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading “And yet many of them persist in putting up at those haunts?”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Ay,” he replied, “and a good deal more.”
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Such things must be known to sailors?” said I.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading “Such things must be known to sailors?” said I.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Such things must be known to sailors?” said I.
carry out
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “And yet many of them persist in putting up at those haunts?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Such things must be known to sailors?” said I.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “And yet many of them persist in putting up at those haunts?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Such things must be known to sailors?” said I.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “And yet many of them persist in putting up at those haunts?”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
who'll
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From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Here’s such a chance as any gentleman with plenty of money in his pocket might be glad to take; and yet there are sailors who’ll carry their bags or chests to the lodging-houses, as certainly knowing that they are going there to be robbed of all they have as that their feet are upon dry ground.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “And yet many of them persist in putting up at those haunts?”
