used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I stepped warily and got to my berth, unlocked the door, and found all right within.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading I made one bundle of my woman’s attire, the other clothes and a few toilet things, and went to the captain’s cabin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading I stepped warily and got to my berth, unlocked the door, and found all right within.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading I made one bundle of my woman’s attire, the other clothes and a few toilet things, and went to the captain’s cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading I made one bundle of my woman’s attire, the other clothes and a few toilet things, and went to the captain’s cabin.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I made one bundle of my woman’s attire, the other clothes and a few toilet things, and went to the captain’s cabin.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
clothing in general
From this reading I made one bundle of my woman’s attire, the other clothes and a few toilet things, and went to the captain’s cabin.
convictsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
cuddynounUS /ˈkʌdi/
the galley or pantry of a small ship
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I stepped warily and got to my berth, unlocked the door, and found all right within.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
set up or found
From this reading I stepped warily and got to my berth, unlocked the door, and found all right within.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I stepped warily and got to my berth, unlocked the door, and found all right within.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
how
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From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
immediately past
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made one bundle of my woman’s attire, the other clothes and a few toilet things, and went to the captain’s cabin.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I stepped warily and got to my berth, unlocked the door, and found all right within.
needlesslyadverbUS /ˈniːdləsli/
without need
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I made one bundle of my woman’s attire, the other clothes and a few toilet things, and went to the captain’s cabin.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I made one bundle of my woman’s attire, the other clothes and a few toilet things, and went to the captain’s cabin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
plunderedadjectiveUS /ˈplʌndərd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
with speed
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I stepped warily and got to my berth, unlocked the door, and found all right within.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading I stepped warily and got to my berth, unlocked the door, and found all right within.
SUPS
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From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
SWEETHEARTnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I made one bundle of my woman’s attire, the other clothes and a few toilet things, and went to the captain’s cabin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I stepped warily and got to my berth, unlocked the door, and found all right within.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I made one bundle of my woman’s attire, the other clothes and a few toilet things, and went to the captain’s cabin.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading I stepped warily and got to my berth, unlocked the door, and found all right within.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A few convicts roamed about the cuddy, staring as though out of curiosity into the plundered berths and at the decorations and lamps, and needlessly crushing the broken glass into the carpet as they walked.
warilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a wary manner
From this reading I stepped warily and got to my berth, unlocked the door, and found all right within.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I could not help reflecting upon what had passed since I was last here; it seemed a week since I was in this berth, so violent, hurried, and numerous had been the incidents of that day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SHE SUPS WITH HER SWEETHEART I went quickly, that the people might see how smartly I obeyed the new captain.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I stepped warily and got to my berth, unlocked the door, and found all right within.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I made one bundle of my woman’s attire, the other clothes and a few toilet things, and went to the captain’s cabin.
