used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Disdain was a fine yacht, and the morning was all that could be desired.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading After the prisoners had been disposed of we all went on deck and had a talk over the affair.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the prisoners had been disposed of we all went on deck and had a talk over the affair.
(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 Disdain was a fine yacht, and the morning was all that could be desired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Disdain was a fine yacht, and the morning was all that could be desired.
any thing at all
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Disdain was a fine yacht, and the morning was all that could be desired.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the prisoners had been disposed of we all went on deck and had a talk over the affair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I learned that the Disdain had been chartered by Mr. Ranson.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
charteredadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrtərd/
hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
From this reading I learned that the Disdain had been chartered by Mr. Ranson.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Disdain was a fine yacht, and the morning was all that could be desired.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading After the prisoners had been disposed of we all went on deck and had a talk over the affair.
wanted intensely
From this reading The Disdain was a fine yacht, and the morning was all that could be desired.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
DisdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading The Disdain was a fine yacht, and the morning was all that could be desired.
having made preparations
From this reading After the prisoners had been disposed of we all went on deck and had a talk over the affair.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The Disdain was a fine yacht, and the morning was all that could be desired.
Flagg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
set up or found
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the prisoners had been disposed of we all went on deck and had a talk over the affair.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I learned that the Disdain had been chartered by Mr. Ranson.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading ON LAND ONCE MORE.
immediately past
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I learned that the Disdain had been chartered by Mr. Ranson.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ON LAND ONCE MORE.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Disdain was a fine yacht, and the morning was all that could be desired.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I learned that the Disdain had been chartered by Mr. Ranson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the prisoners had been disposed of we all went on deck and had a talk over the affair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON LAND ONCE MORE.
on one occasion
From this reading ON LAND ONCE MORE.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After the prisoners had been disposed of we all went on deck and had a talk over the affair.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading After the prisoners had been disposed of we all went on deck and had a talk over the affair.
Ranson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I learned that the Disdain had been chartered by Mr. Ranson.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After the prisoners had been disposed of we all went on deck and had a talk over the affair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Disdain was a fine yacht, and the morning was all that could be desired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Disdain was a fine yacht, and the morning was all that could be desired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Disdain was a fine yacht, and the morning was all that could be desired.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After the prisoners had been disposed of we all went on deck and had a talk over the affair.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After the prisoners had been disposed of we all went on deck and had a talk over the affair.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had found Captain Flagg without anything to do, a party that was to have gone out for a week's cruise having disappointed him at the last moment.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The Disdain was a fine yacht, and the morning was all that could be desired.
