used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
Arabesques
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From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
DISCLOSESverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
with resolute determination
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
footholdnounUS /ˈfʊthoʊld/
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
to a considerable degree
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
insecureadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsəkjər/
not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
provided with artificial light
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
MILLIONAIRE'SnounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
possessive form of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
a particular point in time
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
come into possession of
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
and nothing more
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
ornamentationnounUS /ˌɔːrnəmenˈteɪʃən/
the state of being ornamented
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
others
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From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
panelled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
uttered with a trill
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
satinwoodnoun
West Indian tree with smooth lustrous and slightly oily wood
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
cut with a saw
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
turquoisenounUS /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/
a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
unnerveverbUS /əˈnɜːrv/
disturb the composure of
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
ventilatornounUS /ˈventəleɪtər/
a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cabin was brilliantly lit by electricity, but the walls, instead of being panelled in satinwood, as were most of the others, were decorated in a manner more rich and magnificent than in any other part of the vessel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
a Caucasian
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were of gilt, with white ornamentation in curious Arabesques, while upon the floor was a thick Turkey carpet with a white ground and pattern of turquoise blue.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading My foothold was insecure, and the sight which presented itself as I peered within was so unexpected and startling, that in the excitement of the moment I loosened my grip and narrowly escaped being pitched down headlong.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading From my position I unfortunately could not obtain a view of the entire interior, the ventilator being open only a couple of inches, but what I saw was sufficient to unnerve any woman.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading DISCLOSES A MILLIONAIRE’S SECRET So heavily was the yacht rolling that I was compelled to hold firmly, lest I should lose my balance and roll down upon the deck.
