Chapter I · Chapter 1

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading PÈRE ETIENNE came aboard at Dares-Salaam and did not at once make friends.

later than; following

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading PÈRE ETIENNE came aboard at Dares-Salaam and did not at once make friends.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PÈRE ETIENNE came aboard at Dares-Salaam and did not at once make friends.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading PÈRE ETIENNE came aboard at Dares-Salaam and did not at once make friends.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PÈRE ETIENNE came aboard at Dares-Salaam and did not at once make friends.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From “The New Decameron”--Volume III.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading PÈRE ETIENNE came aboard at Dares-Salaam and did not at once make friends.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

third-person singular of “encourage” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PÈRE ETIENNE came aboard at Dares-Salaam and did not at once make friends.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading It was our own fault, however.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading PÈRE ETIENNE came aboard at Dares-Salaam and did not at once make friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From “The New Decameron”--Volume III.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was our own fault, however.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading From “The New Decameron”--Volume III.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was our own fault, however.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

engage in

From this reading PÈRE ETIENNE came aboard at Dares-Salaam and did not at once make friends.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading From “The New Decameron”--Volume III.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PÈRE ETIENNE came aboard at Dares-Salaam and did not at once make friends.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

on one occasion

From this reading PÈRE ETIENNE came aboard at Dares-Salaam and did not at once make friends.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was our own fault, however.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was our own fault, however.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PÈRE ETIENNE came aboard at Dares-Salaam and did not at once make friends.

with low volume

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

on the contrary

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading From “The New Decameron”--Volume III.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading From “The New Decameron”--Volume III.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was our own fault, however.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We few first-class passengers had already settled down into the usual regularities of shipboard life, from the morning constitutional in pyjamas on the boat deck, to the Bridge four after dinner in the smoke-room, and, besides, it was plain that Père Etienne was not likely to have much in common with any of us.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He neither obtruded nor effaced himself, but rather went quietly on his own way with that recollection which the clerical system of the Catholic Church encourages.