used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I found, too, that stories greatly to my prejudice were put about, of a character difficult if not impossible to refute.
anew
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
annoyancesnounUS /əˈnɔɪənsɪz/
plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
the act of breaking something
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I found, too, that stories greatly to my prejudice were put about, of a character difficult if not impossible to refute.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I found, too, that stories greatly to my prejudice were put about, of a character difficult if not impossible to refute.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
eatableadjectiveUS /ˈiːtəbəl/
suitable for use as food
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
divisible by two
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
set up or found
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I found, too, that stories greatly to my prejudice were put about, of a character difficult if not impossible to refute.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I found, too, that stories greatly to my prejudice were put about, of a character difficult if not impossible to refute.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I found, too, that stories greatly to my prejudice were put about, of a character difficult if not impossible to refute.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
immediately past
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
mess-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
not any; not one
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading I found, too, that stories greatly to my prejudice were put about, of a character difficult if not impossible to refute.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I found, too, that stories greatly to my prejudice were put about, of a character difficult if not impossible to refute.
quarter-deck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
refuteverbUS /rɪˈfjuːt/
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading I found, too, that stories greatly to my prejudice were put about, of a character difficult if not impossible to refute.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
respectablyadverbUS /riˈspektəbli/
to a tolerably worthy extent
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
rifledadjectiveUS /ˈraɪfəld/
of a firearm; having rifling or internal spiral grooves inside the barrel
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
only a very short time before
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
not in physical motion
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I found, too, that stories greatly to my prejudice were put about, of a character difficult if not impossible to refute.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I found, too, that stories greatly to my prejudice were put about, of a character difficult if not impossible to refute.
a just detectable amount
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
look attentively
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My hammock was over and over again cut down by the head, to the risk of breaking my neck; my chest was rifled, and articles of value in it destroyed, and even my uniforms were so injured, that at last I could scarcely appear respectably on the quarter-deck.
at the time that
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I now found myself subject to a number of petty annoyances, of which I was nearly certain that he was the author, though I could not trace them completely.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading When my watch was over, and I came down to meals, I found that the worst of everything had been kept for me, often food that was scarcely eatable.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading At the mess-table, though still pretending great regard, he lost no opportunity of making sarcastic remarks, and placing me on every occasion in a wrong position.
