used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
anew
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
exhale hard
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how?
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
dastardlyadjectiveUS /ˈdæstərdli/
despicably cowardly
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
fellow-guests
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From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
how
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From this reading But how?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
easily agitated
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
not any; not one
From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
Ulrica
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
Vispera
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From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I had watched the old millionaire narrowly, and had plainly detected his nervous agitation, and his anxiety for the cruise to be brought to an end.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH WE PAY A VISIT ASHORE The mystery of the deck cabin was puzzling.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As far as I myself was concerned, I had no intention of again sailing in the _Vispera_, and would certainly not allow Ulrica to continue the voyage.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading I alone held knowledge of the dastardly plan formed to blow up the yacht, and was determined that the vessel should not sail again before I had warned my fellow-guests.
