used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a text for this book, nothing could be better:
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a text for this book, nothing could be better:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As a text for this book, nothing could be better:
begsverbUS /beɡz/
third-person singular of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading As a text for this book, nothing could be better:
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading As a text for this book, nothing could be better:
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The steamer will be provided with every necessary comfort, including library and musical instruments.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As a text for this book, nothing could be better:
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The steamer will be provided with every necessary comfort, including library and musical instruments.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As a text for this book, nothing could be better:
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
ten 10s
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
of the present time and place
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The steamer will be provided with every necessary comfort, including library and musical instruments.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The steamer will be provided with every necessary comfort, including library and musical instruments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The steamer will be provided with every necessary comfort, including library and musical instruments.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
engage in
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading The steamer will be provided with every necessary comfort, including library and musical instruments.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
absolutely essential
From this reading The steamer will be provided with every necessary comfort, including library and musical instruments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As a text for this book, nothing could be better:
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The steamer will be provided with every necessary comfort, including library and musical instruments.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading As a text for this book, nothing could be better:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As a text for this book, nothing could be better:
three-fourthsnoun
three of four equal parts
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
undersigned
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From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading There is good reason to believe that this company can be easily made up in this immediate vicinity, of mutual friends and acquaintances.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A first-class steamer, to be under his own command, and capable of accommodating at least one hundred and fifty cabin passengers, will be selected, in which will be taken a select company, numbering not more than three-fourths of the ship's capacity.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
in the company of; together with
From this reading The steamer will be provided with every necessary comfort, including library and musical instruments.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The undersigned will make an excursion as above during the coming season, and begs to submit to you the following programme:
