used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Steward, bring me a glass of brandy as quick as you can."
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The accommodations are so elegant, and the sailors so smart!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The accommodations are so elegant, and the sailors so smart!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Steward, bring me a glass of brandy as quick as you can."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Like hams for the market, every body is now regularly salted and smoked.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading "Steward, bring me a glass of brandy as quick as you can."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Steward, bring me a glass of brandy as quick as you can."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Steward, bring me a glass of brandy as quick as you can."
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading The process, too, is so cheap!
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading The accommodations are so elegant, and the sailors so smart!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Like hams for the market, every body is now regularly salted and smoked.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like hams for the market, every body is now regularly salted and smoked.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "Steward, bring me a glass of brandy as quick as you can."
hamsnounUS /hæmz/
plural of “ham” — meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading Like hams for the market, every body is now regularly salted and smoked.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
inhaleverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪl/
draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like hams for the market, every body is now regularly salted and smoked.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like hams for the market, every body is now regularly salted and smoked.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Like hams for the market, every body is now regularly salted and smoked.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Steward, bring me a glass of brandy as quick as you can."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Like hams for the market, every body is now regularly salted and smoked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Steward, bring me a glass of brandy as quick as you can."
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The process, too, is so cheap!
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Steward, bring me a glass of brandy as quick as you can."
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading Like hams for the market, every body is now regularly salted and smoked.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The accommodations are so elegant, and the sailors so smart!
salinenounUS /səˈliːn/
an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
saltedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːltɪd/
(used especially of meats) preserved in salt
From this reading Like hams for the market, every body is now regularly salted and smoked.
salubritynoun
the quality of being salubrious and invigorating
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading The accommodations are so elegant, and the sailors so smart!
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading Like hams for the market, every body is now regularly salted and smoked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The process, too, is so cheap!
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
StewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading "Steward, bring me a glass of brandy as quick as you can."
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The process, too, is so cheap!
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Since the invention of steam, thousands have been tempted to inhale the saline salubrity of the sea, that would never have been induced to try, and be tried, by the experiment of a trip.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Steward, bring me a glass of brandy as quick as you can."
