used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
anew
From this reading "Me an' you might become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Me an' you might become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Hurd did not broach any unpleasant topic immediately, as he wished the man to enjoy his meal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Me an' you might become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again.
broachnounUS /broʊtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading Hurd did not broach any unpleasant topic immediately, as he wished the man to enjoy his meal.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
curryverbUS /ˈkʌri/
season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Hurd did not broach any unpleasant topic immediately, as he wished the man to enjoy his meal.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading "Me an' you might become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
greedilyadverbUS /ˈɡriːdəli/
in a greedy manner
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Me an' you might become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hurd did not broach any unpleasant topic immediately, as he wished the man to enjoy his meal.
Hurd
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From this reading Hurd did not broach any unpleasant topic immediately, as he wished the man to enjoy his meal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Hurd did not broach any unpleasant topic immediately, as he wished the man to enjoy his meal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Me an' you might become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
Jessop
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From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Me an' you might become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again.
immediately past
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Hurd did not broach any unpleasant topic immediately, as he wished the man to enjoy his meal.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
mariner's
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From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading "Me an' you might become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Me an' you might become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Hurd did not broach any unpleasant topic immediately, as he wished the man to enjoy his meal.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Me an' you might become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hurd did not broach any unpleasant topic immediately, as he wished the man to enjoy his meal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Me an' you might become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Hurd did not broach any unpleasant topic immediately, as he wished the man to enjoy his meal.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Hurd did not broach any unpleasant topic immediately, as he wished the man to enjoy his meal.
unsuspectingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ/
not suspicious
From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Me an' you might become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PART OF THE TRUTH Captain Jessop ate as greedily as he drank strong waters, and did full justice to the curry, which was really excellent.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Hurd did not broach any unpleasant topic immediately, as he wished the man to enjoy his meal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariner's character, and plied him with questions, which the unsuspecting sailor answered amiably enough.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Jessop was guilty, this dainty dinner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Me an' you might become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again.
