adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
AcrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
bath-rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Quite chilled through, I was immediately struck by the warm comfort of the cabin.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Quite chilled through, I was immediately struck by the warm comfort of the cabin.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Quite chilled through, I was immediately struck by the warm comfort of the cabin.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Quite chilled through, I was immediately struck by the warm comfort of the cabin.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The main-deck entrance, on the port side, was into a wide, well-carpeted hallway.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The main-deck entrance, on the port side, was into a wide, well-carpeted hallway.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Quite chilled through, I was immediately struck by the warm comfort of the cabin.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Quite chilled through, I was immediately struck by the warm comfort of the cabin.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The main-deck entrance, on the port side, was into a wide, well-carpeted hallway.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
main-deck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The main-deck entrance, on the port side, was into a wide, well-carpeted hallway.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
mate's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Quite chilled through, I was immediately struck by the warm comfort of the cabin.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The main-deck entrance, on the port side, was into a wide, well-carpeted hallway.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The main-deck entrance, on the port side, was into a wide, well-carpeted hallway.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
QuiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite chilled through, I was immediately struck by the warm comfort of the cabin.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The main-deck entrance, on the port side, was into a wide, well-carpeted hallway.
slop-chest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
state-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
state-rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
steward's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Quite chilled through, I was immediately struck by the warm comfort of the cabin.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Quite chilled through, I was immediately struck by the warm comfort of the cabin.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Quite chilled through, I was immediately struck by the warm comfort of the cabin.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Quite chilled through, I was immediately struck by the warm comfort of the cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quite chilled through, I was immediately struck by the warm comfort of the cabin.
well-carpeted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The main-deck entrance, on the port side, was into a wide, well-carpeted hallway.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
West'snounUS /wests/
possessive form of “west” — the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All the connecting doors were open, making what I might call a large suite of rooms or a whale house.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Into this hallway, from the port side, opened five rooms: first, on entering, the mate’s; next, the two state-rooms which had been knocked into one for me; then the steward’s room; and, adjoining his, completing the row, a state-room which was used for the slop-chest.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The main-deck entrance, on the port side, was into a wide, well-carpeted hallway.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Across the hall was a region with which I was not yet acquainted, though I knew it contained the dining-room, the bath-rooms, the cabin proper, which was in truth a spacious living-room, the captain’s quarters, and, undoubtedly, Miss West’s quarters.
