used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Not thoroughly aware of this, we left the polite parish of Mary-le-bone, and removed to the purlieus of London-Bridge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
characterized by great determination
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
How
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From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
ten 10s
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
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 Not thoroughly aware of this, we left the polite parish of Mary-le-bone, and removed to the purlieus of London-Bridge.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
London-Bridge
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From this reading Not thoroughly aware of this, we left the polite parish of Mary-le-bone, and removed to the purlieus of London-Bridge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
Mary-le-bone
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From this reading Not thoroughly aware of this, we left the polite parish of Mary-le-bone, and removed to the purlieus of London-Bridge.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
ninety-nineadjective
being one less than one hundred and nine more than ninety
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not thoroughly aware of this, we left the polite parish of Mary-le-bone, and removed to the purlieus of London-Bridge.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Not thoroughly aware of this, we left the polite parish of Mary-le-bone, and removed to the purlieus of London-Bridge.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Not thoroughly aware of this, we left the polite parish of Mary-le-bone, and removed to the purlieus of London-Bridge.
postingnounUS /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
purlieus
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From this reading Not thoroughly aware of this, we left the polite parish of Mary-le-bone, and removed to the purlieus of London-Bridge.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Not thoroughly aware of this, we left the polite parish of Mary-le-bone, and removed to the purlieus of London-Bridge.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not thoroughly aware of this, we left the polite parish of Mary-le-bone, and removed to the purlieus of London-Bridge.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Not thoroughly aware of this, we left the polite parish of Mary-le-bone, and removed to the purlieus of London-Bridge.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
urbanitynoun
polished courtesy; elegance of manner
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
whetverbUS /wet/
make keen or more acute
From this reading Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Wind and weather out of the question, he that depends on the word of a captain, for the day that his vessel will be ready to sail, will be deceived ninety-nine times in a hundred: a week of additional latitude is often too little.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading How many thanks are due to our worthy and liberal friend, G——, for the many invitations he gave us to his table, and the pleasant urbanity with which we were there treated.
Yarmouth
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From this reading We were sufficient in number to occupy a small cabin; and various reasons determined us to sail down the river, instead of posting by land to Yarmouth.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Let us begin our journey; and whet your imagination to fill up the narrative.
