used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
AnchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading "Under-steward on board the _Italia_ of the Anchor Line between Naples and New York.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Under-steward on board the _Italia_ of the Anchor Line between Naples and New York.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "Under-steward on board the _Italia_ of the Anchor Line between Naples and New York.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
concoctedverbUS /kənˈkɑːktəd/
past form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
delegato
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From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed the _delegato_ in disbelief.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
disbeliefnounUS /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed the _delegato_ in disbelief.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed the _delegato_ in disbelief.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
ItalianounUS /iˈtæliə/
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading "Under-steward on board the _Italia_ of the Anchor Line between Naples and New York.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "Under-steward on board the _Italia_ of the Anchor Line between Naples and New York.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading "Under-steward on board the _Italia_ of the Anchor Line between Naples and New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Under-steward on board the _Italia_ of the Anchor Line between Naples and New York.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed the _delegato_ in disbelief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Under-steward on board the _Italia_ of the Anchor Line between Naples and New York.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
Sampson
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From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
Under-steward
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From this reading "Under-steward on board the _Italia_ of the Anchor Line between Naples and New York.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what are you?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
which person or people
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "My name is Sampson--Samuel Sampson," was my prompt reply, for during the whole of the previous day I had gradually concocted a story in readiness for any emergency.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "Under-steward on board the _Italia_ of the Anchor Line between Naples and New York.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now who are you?" he asked, fixing me with his keen dark eyes, while the two detectives, who had evidently been expecting my arrival and identified me from the telegraphed description, stood by watching.
