used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had seen no such person on board of the Bronx or on the deck of the flag-ship.
BronxnounUS /brɑːŋks/
a borough of New York City
From this reading He had seen no such person on board of the Bronx or on the deck of the flag-ship.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
CamdennounUS /ˈkæmdən/
a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia
From this reading He had had no curiosity in regard to them, and Mr. Camden had disposed of them at the rail.
Christy
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From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He had had no curiosity in regard to them, and Mr. Camden had disposed of them at the rail.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He had seen no such person on board of the Bronx or on the deck of the flag-ship.
DECLARATIONnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
having made preparations
From this reading He had had no curiosity in regard to them, and Mr. Camden had disposed of them at the rail.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
flag-ship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had seen no such person on board of the Bronx or on the deck of the flag-ship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
a man of refinement
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had seen no such person on board of the Bronx or on the deck of the flag-ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
IMPUDENTadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
MagnolianounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had had no curiosity in regard to them, and Mr. Camden had disposed of them at the rail.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
not any; not one
From this reading He had seen no such person on board of the Bronx or on the deck of the flag-ship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
held or filled or in use
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had seen no such person on board of the Bronx or on the deck of the flag-ship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had seen no such person on board of the Bronx or on the deck of the flag-ship.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had seen no such person on board of the Bronx or on the deck of the flag-ship.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
a human being
From this reading He had seen no such person on board of the Bronx or on the deck of the flag-ship.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
established beyond doubt
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading He had had no curiosity in regard to them, and Mr. Camden had disposed of them at the rail.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He had had no curiosity in regard to them, and Mr. Camden had disposed of them at the rail.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen no such person on board of the Bronx or on the deck of the flag-ship.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had seen no such person on board of the Bronx or on the deck of the flag-ship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
precisely as stated
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The commander thought it very strange that there should be a person on board of the steamer, and especially in possession of his cabin, who was an entire stranger to him.
at the time that
From this reading When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle.
which person or people
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A VERY IMPUDENT DECLARATION Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be.
