aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The steward distrusted my sea-legs, and he and his mate fetched the dishes from the galley.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The picture of the cuddy was bright and hearty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
cuddynounUS /ˈkʌdi/
the galley or pantry of a small ship
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The steward distrusted my sea-legs, and he and his mate fetched the dishes from the galley.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading The steward distrusted my sea-legs, and he and his mate fetched the dishes from the galley.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
a movement into or inward
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
ENTERSverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading The steward distrusted my sea-legs, and he and his mate fetched the dishes from the galley.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
fore-end
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The steward distrusted my sea-legs, and he and his mate fetched the dishes from the galley.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading The steward distrusted my sea-legs, and he and his mate fetched the dishes from the galley.
globesnounUS /ɡloʊbz/
plural of “globe” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The steward distrusted my sea-legs, and he and his mate fetched the dishes from the galley.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The picture of the cuddy was bright and hearty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The steward distrusted my sea-legs, and he and his mate fetched the dishes from the galley.
holdersnounUS /ˈhoʊldərz/
plural of “holder” — a holding device
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The steward distrusted my sea-legs, and he and his mate fetched the dishes from the galley.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The picture of the cuddy was bright and hearty.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
rippledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpəld/
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
sea-legs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The steward distrusted my sea-legs, and he and his mate fetched the dishes from the galley.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
transport commercially
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading The steward distrusted my sea-legs, and he and his mate fetched the dishes from the galley.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SHE ENTERS UPON HER DUTIES I did but little on this the first day of my entering upon my strange new duties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The picture of the cuddy was bright and hearty.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I hung about the fore-end of the cuddy, put the dirty plates into the basket, collected the knives and forks, went on errands to the pantry and the like.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading Two large illuminated globes, in silver holders, swung under the ceiling; the light of them flashed in the mirrors and rippled with the movements of the ship in the polished woodwork.
