used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew the world as few men know it, from Yokohama to Valparaiso, from Hudson Bay to Hobart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading He knew the world as few men know it, from Yokohama to Valparaiso, from Hudson Bay to Hobart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
a youthful male person
From this reading As a boy, he had sold newspapers in the crowded streets of London.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
CrouchverbUS /kraʊtʃ/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading As a boy, he had sold newspapers in the crowded streets of London.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He knew the world as few men know it, from Yokohama to Valparaiso, from Hudson Bay to Hobart.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He knew the world as few men know it, from Yokohama to Valparaiso, from Hudson Bay to Hobart.
guineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a boy, he had sold newspapers in the crowded streets of London.
Harlech
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From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew the world as few men know it, from Yokohama to Valparaiso, from Hudson Bay to Hobart.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
HobartnounUS /ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
a port and state capital of Tasmania
From this reading He knew the world as few men know it, from Yokohama to Valparaiso, from Hudson Bay to Hobart.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading He knew the world as few men know it, from Yokohama to Valparaiso, from Hudson Bay to Hobart.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew the world as few men know it, from Yokohama to Valparaiso, from Hudson Bay to Hobart.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading As a boy, he had sold newspapers in the crowded streets of London.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
the force of workers available
From this reading He knew the world as few men know it, from Yokohama to Valparaiso, from Hudson Bay to Hobart.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading As a boy, he had sold newspapers in the crowded streets of London.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
packing-cases
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
personalitiesnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
unusual or striking
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading As a boy, he had sold newspapers in the crowded streets of London.
Stileman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As a boy, he had sold newspapers in the crowded streets of London.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
unacquaintedadjective
not knowledgeable about something specified
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
ValparaisonounUS /ˌvælpərˈeɪsoʊ/
the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile
From this reading He knew the world as few men know it, from Yokohama to Valparaiso, from Hudson Bay to Hobart.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading At about ten o’clock in the morning of the day the "Harlech" sailed, whilst Jimmy Burke lay in hiding in the hold among the packing-cases and boxes of cargo, Captain Crouch was ushered into the offices of Jason, Stileman and May.
which person or people
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, those who know nothing of Captain Crouch are unacquainted with one of the most singular personalities it were possible to imagine.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He knew the world as few men know it, from Yokohama to Valparaiso, from Hudson Bay to Hobart.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, his strange and varied experiences would fill a book, which could certainly never be published at less than a guinea net.
YokohamanounUS /ˌjoʊkəˈhɑːmə/
port city on southeastern Honshu in central Japan
From this reading He knew the world as few men know it, from Yokohama to Valparaiso, from Hudson Bay to Hobart.
