Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading “My first great adventure,” the pages were headed.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

articles of commerce

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

characterized by great determination

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

plural of “economy” — the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “My first great adventure,” the pages were headed.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “My first great adventure,” the pages were headed.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading “My first great adventure,” the pages were headed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My first great adventure,” the pages were headed.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

not any; not one

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

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From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading “My first great adventure,” the pages were headed.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

made for purchase and immediate use

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

plural of “requirement” — required activity

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

free from harm or evil

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

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From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

except for; apart from

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

only a very short time before

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

transport commercially

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

a wrecked ship (or a part of one)

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

a boat propelled by a steam engine

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

possessive form of “stella” — United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

a vagrant

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “My first great adventure,” the pages were headed.

which person or people

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

belonging to which person

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They told how her father, with whom ready-money was a scarce commodity, and who had a passion for small and uncomfortable economies, suddenly determined to save two or three pounds by taking a passage in a Norwegian tramp steamboat named the Trondhjem.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading This vessel, laden with a miscellaneous cargo, had put in at a Northumbrian port, and carried freight consisting of ready-made windows, door-frames, and other wooden house-fittings suited to the requirements of the builders of seaside villas, to be delivered at the rising watering-place of Northwold, upon her way to London.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Then followed a description of the voyage, the dirt of the ship, the surpassing nastiness of the food, and the roughness of the crew, whose sailor-like qualities inspired the writer with no confidence.

possessive form of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading THE END OF STELLA’S DIARY A month or two later in the diary came the account of the shipwreck of the Trondhjem and of the writer’s rescue from imminent death.