adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
AllowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Allow me to wish you pleasant dreams, madam.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading Don't apologize, madam.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
BERTHnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading THE MAN IN THE UPPER BERTH.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
CaliforniannounUS /ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnjən/
a native or resident of California
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/
hold back to a later time
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
Don't
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From this reading Don't apologize, madam.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Allow me to wish you pleasant dreams, madam.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
fellow-passengers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN IN THE UPPER BERTH.
invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
madamnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading Don't apologize, madam.
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN IN THE UPPER BERTH.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Allow me to wish you pleasant dreams, madam.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Allow me to wish you pleasant dreams, madam.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN IN THE UPPER BERTH.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
UPPERadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading THE MAN IN THE UPPER BERTH.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _I_ could lie here and listen to it all night; but there are invalids in some of these berths, and perhaps on their account it will be as well to defer everything till the morning, as our friend suggests.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Allow me to wish you pleasant dreams, madam.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'm not a Californian myself, but I'm an orphan, and away from home, and I thank you, on behalf of all our fellow-passengers, for the mental refreshment that your conversation has afforded us.
