account-book
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From this reading LONDON They went below, and Behrens put on his spectacles and opened an account-book.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Visconti had already departed for town, so they had the place to themselves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LONDON They went below, and Behrens put on his spectacles and opened an account-book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LONDON They went below, and Behrens put on his spectacles and opened an account-book.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
BehrensnounUS /ˈberənz/
German architect known for his simple utilitarian factory buildings (1868-1940)
From this reading LONDON They went below, and Behrens put on his spectacles and opened an account-book.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading LONDON They went below, and Behrens put on his spectacles and opened an account-book.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
a small house with a single story
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
crew'snounUS /kruːz/
possessive form of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
well in the past; former
From this reading Visconti had already departed for town, so they had the place to themselves.
dismissingverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
duesnounUS /duːz/
plural of “due” — that which is deserved or owed
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
else
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From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Visconti had already departed for town, so they had the place to themselves.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It took half an hour, and then, leaving the _Lorna_, they went to the inn for luncheon.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LONDON They went below, and Behrens put on his spectacles and opened an account-book.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It took half an hour, and then, leaving the _Lorna_, they went to the inn for luncheon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It took half an hour, and then, leaving the _Lorna_, they went to the inn for luncheon.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took half an hour, and then, leaving the _Lorna_, they went to the inn for luncheon.
the act of departing
From this reading It took half an hour, and then, leaving the _Lorna_, they went to the inn for luncheon.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON They went below, and Behrens put on his spectacles and opened an account-book.
Lorna
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From this reading It took half an hour, and then, leaving the _Lorna_, they went to the inn for luncheon.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading It took half an hour, and then, leaving the _Lorna_, they went to the inn for luncheon.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
marblesnounUS /ˈmɑːrbəlz/
a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LONDON They went below, and Behrens put on his spectacles and opened an account-book.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading LONDON They went below, and Behrens put on his spectacles and opened an account-book.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Visconti had already departed for town, so they had the place to themselves.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading LONDON They went below, and Behrens put on his spectacles and opened an account-book.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Visconti had already departed for town, so they had the place to themselves.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading LONDON They went below, and Behrens put on his spectacles and opened an account-book.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Visconti had already departed for town, so they had the place to themselves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It took half an hour, and then, leaving the _Lorna_, they went to the inn for luncheon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LONDON They went below, and Behrens put on his spectacles and opened an account-book.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took half an hour, and then, leaving the _Lorna_, they went to the inn for luncheon.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Visconti had already departed for town, so they had the place to themselves.
vasesnounUS /ˈveɪsəz/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
ViscontinounUS /viˈskoʊnti/
Italian filmmaker (1906-1976)
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
showing sorrow
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading LONDON They went below, and Behrens put on his spectacles and opened an account-book.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
at the time that
From this reading When luncheon was over they went to the cottage to inspect the vases, Behrens nearly weeping at the rough packing around them, and at the thought of what might have happened to them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seated at the cabin table, and seemingly dismissing the marbles, Visconti, and everything else from his mind, this extraordinary man began to go into the accounts of the voyage with Bobby, the payment for this and that, the crew's wages, provisions bought in Genoa, harbour dues, everything.
