used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Crawshay," the captain replied.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.
confabulationnounUS /kənˌfæbjəˈleɪʃən/
an informal conversation
From this reading The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.
Crawshay
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From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
easy-chair
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From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
to come or go into
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "Feeling a little stronger this morning, I hope?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, sir," the visitor said languidly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Feeling a little stronger this morning, I hope?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Feeling a little stronger this morning, I hope?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading "Good morning, sir," the visitor said languidly.
go away from a place
From this reading The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Good morning, sir," the visitor said languidly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Crawshay," the captain replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
plaintivelyadverbUS /ˈpleɪntaɪvli/
in a plaintive manner
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
pursernounUS /ˈpɜːrsər/
an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare
From this reading The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Crawshay," the captain replied.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good morning, sir," the visitor said languidly.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Good morning, sir," the visitor said languidly.
stentorianadjective
(used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Feeling a little stronger this morning, I hope?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Feeling a little stronger this morning, I hope?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Crawshay knocked at the door of the captain's room, received a stentorian invitation to enter, and sank a little plaintively into a vacant easy-chair.
someone who visits
From this reading "Good morning, sir," the visitor said languidly.
which person or people
From this reading The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.
