used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The Two Supercargoes; Adventures in Savage Africa, by W.H.G. Kingston.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading The Two Supercargoes; Adventures in Savage Africa, by W.H.G. Kingston.
in the past
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Two Supercargoes; Adventures in Savage Africa, by W.H.G. Kingston.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
casksnounUS /kæsks/
plural of “cask” — the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
a period of 100 years
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
set up or found
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading The Two Supercargoes; Adventures in Savage Africa, by W.H.G. Kingston.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The Two Supercargoes; Adventures in Savage Africa, by W.H.G. Kingston.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Two Supercargoes; Adventures in Savage Africa, by W.H.G. Kingston.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
From this reading The Two Supercargoes; Adventures in Savage Africa, by W.H.G. Kingston.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
palletsnounUS /ˈpæləts/
plural of “pallet” — the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
with speed
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
on the contrary
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The Two Supercargoes; Adventures in Savage Africa, by W.H.G. Kingston.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
shore-based
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From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
supercargonoun
an officer on a merchant ship in charge of the cargo and its sale and purchase
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
Supercargoes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Two Supercargoes; Adventures in Savage Africa, by W.H.G. Kingston.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Two Supercargoes; Adventures in Savage Africa, by W.H.G. Kingston.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Two Supercargoes; Adventures in Savage Africa, by W.H.G. Kingston.
not known
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading The Two Supercargoes; Adventures in Savage Africa, by W.H.G. Kingston.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
in or at the place that
From this reading The job of a supercargo was to be in charge of where in the vessel each item of cargo was stored, so that on arrival at its destination it could be quickly and easily found.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This is rather a standard Kingston book, with adventures this time shore-based in Africa, which, at the time of the story, the early nineteenth century, was largely unknown.
a late time of life
From this reading Of course in those days, as fifty years ago, items of cargo were individual small objects, sometimes stowed on pallets, but mostly in casks.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The two young men sail as supercargoes, a post which at that time existed, but which later was to be known a ship's clerk.
