used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
ALICE
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From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What! we are not going to part yet," said Mr Marlow.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
propose a payment
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
BOAT'SnounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
CAPSIZEDverbUS /ˈkæpsaɪzd/
past form of “capsize” — overturn accidentally
From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come in, young gentleman--come in."
COMMENCEDverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
a small house with a single story
From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
DAISYnounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
DICKYnounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Come in, young gentleman--come in."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
the act of departing
From this reading "What! we are not going to part yet," said Mr Marlow.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come in, young gentleman--come in."
Marlow
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From this reading "What! we are not going to part yet," said Mr Marlow.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What! we are not going to part yet," said Mr Marlow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
not any; not one
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "What! we are not going to part yet," said Mr Marlow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "What! we are not going to part yet," said Mr Marlow.
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 Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
select carefully from a group
From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
Poictiers
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From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What! we are not going to part yet," said Mr Marlow.
salvageverbUS /ˈsælvədʒ/
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
express in words
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
SHARPE
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From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
transport commercially
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
in the near future
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
a quantity of money
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ALICE AT DAISY COTTAGE--A BOAT'S CREW CAPSIZED--PICK UP DICKY SHARPE-- OUR FRIENDSHIP COMMENCED.
precisely as stated
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
accept gladly
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What! we are not going to part yet," said Mr Marlow.
at the time that
From this reading Our passengers went on shore at Portsmouth, and as soon as we arrived there, I thought I was to see no more of them, when, having accompanied them to the door of the George Hotel, I was about to bid them farewell.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I may as well say that my uncle got a fair round sum for the salvage of the good ship the _Poictiers_, and a very welcome addition to his year's pay.
but in spite of that
From this reading "What! we are not going to part yet," said Mr Marlow.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Come in, young gentleman--come in."
