used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The swell and the volume of sound were assurance that the interior was full.
react verbally
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading The cuddy, perhaps, was like being ashore, and put them in mind of their old haunts.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The swell and the volume of sound were assurance that the interior was full.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The cuddy, perhaps, was like being ashore, and put them in mind of their old haunts.
boozing-kens
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From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
bulkheadsnounUS /ˈbʌlkhedz/
plural of “bulkhead” — a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
clamorousadjective
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
convictsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
cuddynounUS /ˈkʌdi/
the galley or pantry of a small ship
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
DESCRIBESverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
take in liquids
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
DRUNKENadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The swell and the volume of sound were assurance that the interior was full.
fumesnounUS /fjuːmz/
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading The cuddy, perhaps, was like being ashore, and put them in mind of their old haunts.
housefulnounUS /ˈhaʊsfəl/
as many as a house will accommodate
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
humours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The swell and the volume of sound were assurance that the interior was full.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
kennelsnounUS /ˈkenəlz/
plural of “kennel” — outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
the sound of laughing
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The cuddy, perhaps, was like being ashore, and put them in mind of their old haunts.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
madmennounUS /ˈmædmən/
plural of “madman” — an insane person
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
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 SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The cuddy, perhaps, was like being ashore, and put them in mind of their old haunts.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The cuddy, perhaps, was like being ashore, and put them in mind of their old haunts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
by chance
From this reading The cuddy, perhaps, was like being ashore, and put them in mind of their old haunts.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
a full supply
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The cuddy, perhaps, was like being ashore, and put them in mind of their old haunts.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The swell and the volume of sound were assurance that the interior was full.
stewsnounUS /stuːz/
plural of “stew” — agitation resulting from active worry
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading The swell and the volume of sound were assurance that the interior was full.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The swell and the volume of sound were assurance that the interior was full.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The cuddy, perhaps, was like being ashore, and put them in mind of their old haunts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The cuddy, perhaps, was like being ashore, and put them in mind of their old haunts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
the topmost one of two
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
UPROARIOUSadjective
uncontrollably noisy
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The swell and the volume of sound were assurance that the interior was full.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The swell and the volume of sound were assurance that the interior was full.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The swell and the volume of sound were assurance that the interior was full.
in or at the place that
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES A WILD, DRUNKEN, UPROARIOUS SCENE The noise of many voices had been slowly growing in the cuddy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I wondered the people did not drink and revel on the deck, where there was plenty of room and fresh air and dewy coolness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
but in spite of that
From this reading There was no likeness, indeed, to a tavern in it, yet the convicts might find something to refresh their memory of the boozing-kens in the broken mirrors and the low pitch of the ceiling or upper deck and in the bulkheads, which would answer to their idea of walls, particularly should the atmosphere become dense with tobacco smoke and sickening with the fumes of rum and clamorous as a houseful of shrieking madmen with the songs, jokes, laughter, and the many humours of the stews and kennels.
