used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The front had been smashed in, drawers pulled out and papers and documents scattered about all over the cabin floor.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
(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 front had been smashed in, drawers pulled out and papers and documents scattered about all over the cabin floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading In one corner stood a desk as handsome in its appointments as the rest of the furniture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In one corner stood a desk as handsome in its appointments as the rest of the furniture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
book-cases
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From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
confined by bonds
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it had been roughly dealt with.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
CenturionnounUS /senˈtʊriən/
(ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
without doubt or question
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In one corner stood a desk as handsome in its appointments as the rest of the furniture.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But it had been roughly dealt with.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading In one corner stood a desk as handsome in its appointments as the rest of the furniture.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The front had been smashed in, drawers pulled out and papers and documents scattered about all over the cabin floor.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading The front had been smashed in, drawers pulled out and papers and documents scattered about all over the cabin floor.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The front had been smashed in, drawers pulled out and papers and documents scattered about all over the cabin floor.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading In one corner stood a desk as handsome in its appointments as the rest of the furniture.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading In one corner stood a desk as handsome in its appointments as the rest of the furniture.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one corner stood a desk as handsome in its appointments as the rest of the furniture.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In one corner stood a desk as handsome in its appointments as the rest of the furniture.
a small worthless amount
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
luxuriousnessnoun
wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
most important element
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one corner stood a desk as handsome in its appointments as the rest of the furniture.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The front had been smashed in, drawers pulled out and papers and documents scattered about all over the cabin floor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The front had been smashed in, drawers pulled out and papers and documents scattered about all over the cabin floor.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The front had been smashed in, drawers pulled out and papers and documents scattered about all over the cabin floor.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The front had been smashed in, drawers pulled out and papers and documents scattered about all over the cabin floor.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In one corner stood a desk as handsome in its appointments as the rest of the furniture.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading But it had been roughly dealt with.
cut with a saw
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The front had been smashed in, drawers pulled out and papers and documents scattered about all over the cabin floor.
schoonersnounUS /ˈskuːnərz/
plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading The front had been smashed in, drawers pulled out and papers and documents scattered about all over the cabin floor.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In one corner stood a desk as handsome in its appointments as the rest of the furniture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
whoever
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From this reading A silver hanging lamp of elaborate design, silk curtains at the stern ports, book-cases filled with handsomely bound volumes and the thick carpets on the floor, clearly indicated that whoever had occupied it had been above the class of the rough and ready South Sea trader.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At first glance Jack saw that the main cabin of the _Centurion_ was fitted up with a luxuriousness not common to mere trading schooners.
