used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
(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 after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
blood-stained
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From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
cabin-flat
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From this reading The after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
crammingverbUS /ˈkræmɪŋ/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
an opposing military force
From this reading The after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
enquired
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From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
feverishlyadverbUS /ˈfevərɪʃli/
in a feverish manner
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
the act of departing
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading The after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
kit-bags
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From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
Lettigne
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From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The after cabin-flat had all the appearances of the interior of a homestead in imminent danger of occupation by an enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
arrange in a container
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
portmanteaux
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From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
relicnounUS /ˈrelɪk/
an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
sea-chest
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From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
SPELL-O
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From this reading SPELL-O!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In front of each open chest stood a Midshipman feverishly cramming boots and garments into already bulging portmanteaux and kit-bags.
express in words
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lettigne sat on the edge of his sea-chest contemplating a large fragment of a German shell which he held on his knees.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will someone tell me where I am going to pack this interesting relic of my blood-stained past?" he enquired of the flat at large.
