used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
(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 Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
Brandon
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From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
caballed
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From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
dogmatismnounUS /ˈdɑːɡmətɪzəm/
the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
take in liquids
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
at any time
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
good-humouredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading We learned to take leave of Captain Shargeloes at the word.
go away from a place
From this reading We learned to take leave of Captain Shargeloes at the word.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
the force of workers available
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
plottedadjectiveUS /ˈplɑːtɪd/
with planning and intention
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
Pomfrett
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From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
Pomfrett's
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From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
cut with a saw
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
express in words
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
Shargeloes
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From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
carry out
From this reading We learned to take leave of Captain Shargeloes at the word.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
tediumnounUS /ˈtiːdiəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot say that I ever saw our skipper definitely drunk; on the other hand, I could not state, with any certainty, that he was ever sober.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
transacting
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From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Never, to be sure, was a poor seaman so plotted and caballed, by his account; owners, agents, officers, and crew--all were in a conspiracy, at one time or another.
in or at the place that
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For convenience of transacting business, I lodged with Brandon Pomfrett at his uncle’s house; and to escape the tedium of Mr Pomfrett’s conversation, and the subtle irritation of Mrs A.’s dogmatism, we used to repair to the inn where Captain Shargeloes was lodging.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The captain was the easiest and most good-humoured of men; would drink and yarn with you for ever; but, at a certain point of intoxication, the word plot would invariably creep into his talk.
