used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
anew
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
Bertha
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From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
Bertha's
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From this reading And more than that, even had it been impossible for me to reach the steamer, I should have endeavored to reach Bertha's heart.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
cause to be bored
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Whether she were lost or I were lost, or both of us, she should have known I loved her.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I should have launched a raft--I should have tried to swim--I should have done something.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading And more than that, even had it been impossible for me to reach the steamer, I should have endeavored to reach Bertha's heart.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
divisible by two
From this reading And more than that, even had it been impossible for me to reach the steamer, I should have endeavored to reach Bertha's heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And more than that, even had it been impossible for me to reach the steamer, I should have endeavored to reach Bertha's heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And more than that, even had it been impossible for me to reach the steamer, I should have endeavored to reach Bertha's heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I should have told her that I loved her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading And more than that, even had it been impossible for me to reach the steamer, I should have endeavored to reach Bertha's heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And more than that, even had it been impossible for me to reach the steamer, I should have endeavored to reach Bertha's heart.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Whether she were lost or I were lost, or both of us, she should have known I loved her.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading I should have launched a raft--I should have tried to swim--I should have done something.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Whether she were lost or I were lost, or both of us, she should have known I loved her.
held dear
From this reading I should have told her that I loved her.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And more than that, even had it been impossible for me to reach the steamer, I should have endeavored to reach Bertha's heart.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And more than that, even had it been impossible for me to reach the steamer, I should have endeavored to reach Bertha's heart.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
not any; not one
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
Nugent
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From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
Phillips
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From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading I should have launched a raft--I should have tried to swim--I should have done something.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether she were lost or I were lost, or both of us, she should have known I loved her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I should have launched a raft--I should have tried to swim--I should have done something.
speaking-trumpet
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From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading And more than that, even had it been impossible for me to reach the steamer, I should have endeavored to reach Bertha's heart.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading I should have launched a raft--I should have tried to swim--I should have done something.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And more than that, even had it been impossible for me to reach the steamer, I should have endeavored to reach Bertha's heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether she were lost or I were lost, or both of us, she should have known I loved her.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whether she were lost or I were lost, or both of us, she should have known I loved her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
at the time that
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether she were lost or I were lost, or both of us, she should have known I loved her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Over and over again I told myself bitterly, that when I had been near enough to the vessel which bore Bertha Nugent to converse with Mary Phillips without the aid of a speaking-trumpet, I should have tried to reach that vessel, no matter what the danger or the difficulties.
