used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
(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 THE MUMMY Dinner was out of the question that night for all of us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When at last I became capable of connected thought, I found myself faced by a big problem.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When at last I became capable of connected thought, I found myself faced by a big problem.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When at last I became capable of connected thought, I found myself faced by a big problem.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading When at last I became capable of connected thought, I found myself faced by a big problem.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
being joined in close association
From this reading When at last I became capable of connected thought, I found myself faced by a big problem.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE MUMMY Dinner was out of the question that night for all of us.
divisible by two
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading When at last I became capable of connected thought, I found myself faced by a big problem.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MUMMY Dinner was out of the question that night for all of us.
set up or found
From this reading When at last I became capable of connected thought, I found myself faced by a big problem.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
glassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlæsi/
resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
hobbledverbUS /ˈhɑːbəld/
past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
humidadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːməd/
containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
Karamaneh
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From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
immediately past
From this reading When at last I became capable of connected thought, I found myself faced by a big problem.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
MUMMYnounUS /ˈmʌmi/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading THE MUMMY Dinner was out of the question that night for all of us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When at last I became capable of connected thought, I found myself faced by a big problem.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MUMMY Dinner was out of the question that night for all of us.
not any; not one
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MUMMY Dinner was out of the question that night for all of us.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE MUMMY Dinner was out of the question that night for all of us.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading When at last I became capable of connected thought, I found myself faced by a big problem.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE MUMMY Dinner was out of the question that night for all of us.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
transport commercially
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MUMMY Dinner was out of the question that night for all of us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MUMMY Dinner was out of the question that night for all of us.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When at last I became capable of connected thought, I found myself faced by a big problem.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
unseeingly
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From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
unshed
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From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MUMMY Dinner was out of the question that night for all of us.
vouchsafed
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From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MUMMY Dinner was out of the question that night for all of us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The poor old Bishop, my neighbour, had glanced in several times, as he hobbled by, and his spectacles were unmistakably humid; but even he had vouchsafed no word, realizing that my sorrow was too deep for such consolation.
at the time that
From this reading When at last I became capable of connected thought, I found myself faced by a big problem.
which person or people
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Karamaneh, who had spoken no word, but, grasping my hands, had looked into my eyes--her own glassy with unshed tears--and then stolen away to her cabin, had not since reappeared.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Seated upon my berth, I stared unseeingly before me, upon a changed ship, a changed sea and sky--upon another world.
