used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
how long something has existed
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
apologiseverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading "Don't apologise," said the man.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
berthed
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From this reading "REGARDLESS OF THE RISK" THE two chums berthed in separate cabins.
bookedadjectiveUS /bʊkt/
reserved in advance
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
cabin-mate
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From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "REGARDLESS OF THE RISK" THE two chums berthed in separate cabins.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "REGARDLESS OF THE RISK" THE two chums berthed in separate cabins.
Colin
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From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
Desmond's
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From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't apologise," said the man.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
set up or found
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
yet to be or coming
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
heavily-built
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From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
Huldebras
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From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "REGARDLESS OF THE RISK" THE two chums berthed in separate cabins.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "REGARDLESS OF THE RISK" THE two chums berthed in separate cabins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
pulmonaryadjectiveUS /ˈpʊlməneri/
relating to or affecting the lungs
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
REGARDLESSadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading "REGARDLESS OF THE RISK" THE two chums berthed in separate cabins.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "REGARDLESS OF THE RISK" THE two chums berthed in separate cabins.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't apologise," said the man.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading "REGARDLESS OF THE RISK" THE two chums berthed in separate cabins.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
transport commercially
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
a state of acute pain
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "REGARDLESS OF THE RISK" THE two chums berthed in separate cabins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "REGARDLESS OF THE RISK" THE two chums berthed in separate cabins.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading On account of Desmond's weak lungs he was compelled by the company's rules to sleep in a part of the ship set apart for persons suffering from pulmonary complaints.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Consequently Colin had to have another cabin-mate, since every available berth had been booked weeks before the _Huldebras_ was due to sail.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
at the time that
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
a late time of life
From this reading When Colin went below to see to his cabin trunk, he found his future "opposite number" engaged upon the same errand--a tall, heavily-built bearded man of about forty years of age.
