used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
amoebanounUS /əˈmiːbə/
naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
blistersnounUS /ˈblɪstərz/
plural of “blister” — a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
From this reading Except for some painful blisters and rawness, his condition was not serious.
bolted-down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
built-inadjectiveUS /ˈbɪltɪn/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
clothing in general
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Except for some painful blisters and rawness, his condition was not serious.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
digestiveadjectiveUS /daɪˈdʒestɪv/
relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except for some painful blisters and rawness, his condition was not serious.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
footgearnoun
covering for a person's feet
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Except for some painful blisters and rawness, his condition was not serious.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
juicesnounUS /ˈdʒuːsəz/
plural of “juice” — the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
and nothing more
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
lockersnounUS /ˈlɑːkərz/
plural of “locker” — a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Except for some painful blisters and rawness, his condition was not serious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
ointmentnounUS /ˈɔɪntmənt/
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
and nothing more
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Except for some painful blisters and rawness, his condition was not serious.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
rawnessnounUS /ˈrɔːnɪs/
a chilly dampness
From this reading Except for some painful blisters and rawness, his condition was not serious.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Except for some painful blisters and rawness, his condition was not serious.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Except for some painful blisters and rawness, his condition was not serious.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The little stateroom was cramped, containing as it did two bunks, one above the other, like the cabin of a liner.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
Venusian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately the digestive juices of the Venusian amoeba had only just begun their attack upon the skin after eating through the footgear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What with a couple of built-in lockers for clothes, and a bolted-down chair and a reading lamp, it was not a place to spend any more time than necessary.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Russell Clyde was confined to his bunk during the next four days, his feet wrapped in bandages and ointment.
