used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the revellers from the Julianashaab ball appeared after breakfast we were well away at sea.
anew
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
(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 When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When the revellers from the Julianashaab ball appeared after breakfast we were well away at sea.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the revellers from the Julianashaab ball appeared after breakfast we were well away at sea.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the revellers from the Julianashaab ball appeared after breakfast we were well away at sea.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading When the revellers from the Julianashaab ball appeared after breakfast we were well away at sea.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When the revellers from the Julianashaab ball appeared after breakfast we were well away at sea.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
one or the other of two
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
Ericsfiord
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From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
apart from; not including
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
set up or found
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the revellers from the Julianashaab ball appeared after breakfast we were well away at sea.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE SOLITARY HOUSE OF PETER MOTZFELDT.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
Julianashaab
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From this reading When the revellers from the Julianashaab ball appeared after breakfast we were well away at sea.
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 When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
full of life and energy
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
MOTZFELDT
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From this reading THE SOLITARY HOUSE OF PETER MOTZFELDT.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
not any; not one
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SOLITARY HOUSE OF PETER MOTZFELDT.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
PanthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading THE SOLITARY HOUSE OF PETER MOTZFELDT.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
having a point
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
the possibility of future success
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
recurverbUS /rɪˈkɜːr/
happen or occur again
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
revellersnounUS /ˈrevələrz/
plural of “reveller” — a celebrant who shares in a noisy party
From this reading When the revellers from the Julianashaab ball appeared after breakfast we were well away at sea.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When the revellers from the Julianashaab ball appeared after breakfast we were well away at sea.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading THE SOLITARY HOUSE OF PETER MOTZFELDT.
steamer's
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From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOLITARY HOUSE OF PETER MOTZFELDT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most of them had either forgotten or had never been aware of the intention of the captain to sail so early in the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When the revellers from the Julianashaab ball appeared after breakfast we were well away at sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the revellers from the Julianashaab ball appeared after breakfast we were well away at sea.
at the time that
From this reading When the revellers from the Julianashaab ball appeared after breakfast we were well away at sea.
in or at the place that
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is time now that I should recur again to the _Panther_, which we left steaming out of Ericsfiord.
which person or people
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When, however, they discovered where the steamer’s head was pointed, they were well pleased with the sudden change, and found a lively satisfaction in the prospect of new fields for adventure; all except the Prince, who was (or at least so affected) much grieved that no opportunity was allowed him to go ashore after the ball.
