used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
absorbverbUS /əbˈzɔːrb/
become imbued
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The steward was summoned up, and he dared not disobey; he appeared on deck, trembling.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Now let us dress ourselves, and then for breakfast.'
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
clothing in general
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
CorbettnounUS /ˈkɔːrbɪt/
United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The steward was summoned up, and he dared not disobey; he appeared on deck, trembling.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The steward was summoned up, and he dared not disobey; he appeared on deck, trembling.
disobeyverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/
refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading The steward was summoned up, and he dared not disobey; he appeared on deck, trembling.
increase twofold
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
put on clothes
From this reading Now let us dress ourselves, and then for breakfast.'
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Pickersgill then exchanged his clothes for those of Mr. Hautaine, and Corbett fitted on those of Mr. Ossulton.
a boy or man
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Pickersgill then exchanged his clothes for those of Mr. Hautaine, and Corbett fitted on those of Mr. Ossulton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now let us dress ourselves, and then for breakfast.'
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
Hautaine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pickersgill then exchanged his clothes for those of Mr. Hautaine, and Corbett fitted on those of Mr. Ossulton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The steward was summoned up, and he dared not disobey; he appeared on deck, trembling.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pickersgill then exchanged his clothes for those of Mr. Hautaine, and Corbett fitted on those of Mr. Ossulton.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Now let us dress ourselves, and then for breakfast.'
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Pickersgill then exchanged his clothes for those of Mr. Hautaine, and Corbett fitted on those of Mr. Ossulton.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pickersgill then exchanged his clothes for those of Mr. Hautaine, and Corbett fitted on those of Mr. Ossulton.
and nothing more
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
Ossulton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pickersgill then exchanged his clothes for those of Mr. Hautaine, and Corbett fitted on those of Mr. Ossulton.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Now let us dress ourselves, and then for breakfast.'
Pickersgill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading The steward was summoned up, and he dared not disobey; he appeared on deck, trembling.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The steward was summoned up, and he dared not disobey; he appeared on deck, trembling.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now let us dress ourselves, and then for breakfast.'
in or at that place or location
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
TRAVESTIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
a shaky motion
From this reading The steward was summoned up, and he dared not disobey; he appeared on deck, trembling.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The steward was summoned up, and he dared not disobey; he appeared on deck, trembling.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now let us dress ourselves, and then for breakfast.'
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
which person or people
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE TRAVESTIE Here we are, Corbett, and now I only wish my venture had been double,' observed Pickersgill; 'but I shall not allow business to absorb me wholly--we must add a little amusement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It appears to me, Corbett, that the gentleman's clothes which lie there will fit you, and those of the good-looking fellow who was spokesman will, I am sure, suit me well.
