used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
having companions or an escort
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
in addition
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
from appearances alone
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
a youthful male person
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
confirmatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmətɔːri/
serving to support or corroborate
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
constructiveadjectiveUS /kənˈstrʌktɪv/
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
craftsmannounUS /ˈkræftsmən/
a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
true confidential information
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
one or the other of two
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
inoffensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/
not causing anger or annoyance
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
most important element
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
not any; not one
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
being perceived or observed
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
O'Malley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
on one occasion
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
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 There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
professionallyadverbUS /prəˈfeʃənəli/
in a professional manner
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
seasickadjectiveUS /ˈsiːsɪk/
experiencing motion sickness
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
Stahl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There nevertheless was this something about the Russian and his boy that excited deep curiosity, accompanied by an aversion on the part of the other passengers that isolated them; also, there was this competition on the part of the two friends to solve it, from opposing motives.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
weldverbUS /weld/
join together by heating
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
which person or people
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading By word of mouth he made me feel at once that this mystery existed, however; and to weld the two together is a difficult task.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had either of the strangers fallen seasick, the advantage would have been easily with Dr. Stahl--professionally, but since they remained well, and the doctor was in constant demand by the other passengers, it was the Irishman who won the first move and came to close quarters by making a personal acquaintance.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In his written account O'Malley, who was certainly no constructive literary craftsman, left out apparently countless little confirmatory details.
but in spite of that
From this reading His strong desire helped matters of course; for he noticed with indignation that these two, quiet and inoffensive as they were and with no salient cause of offence, were yet rejected by the main body of passengers.
