used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly, sir."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
take in liquids
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
take in solid food
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading "Fetch me a whisky and soda, then."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
a man of refinement
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
hasn't
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From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Fetch me a whisky and soda, then."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
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 The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
term of address for a man
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading "Fetch me a whisky and soda, then."
having a supporting base
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
StewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Fetch me a whisky and soda, then."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Steward," Gregory asked him, standing up in the centre of his stateroom, his hands behind his back, "do I look drunk?"
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The steward was used to eccentric passengers and answered as though the question were an entirely reasonable one.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading "Fetch me a whisky and soda, then."
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "For a young gentleman as hasn't moved out of his stateroom for two days, and 'as had a good deal more to drink than to eat," he pronounced, "you look wonderful, sir."
