used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading After some difficulties the refugee made his way aboard her and announced his identity to the captain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some difficulties the refugee made his way aboard her and announced his identity to the captain.
(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 "We've got room for one more--and that's about all."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading After some difficulties the refugee made his way aboard her and announced his identity to the captain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I have no money----" began the refugee.
Blashford
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From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After some difficulties the refugee made his way aboard her and announced his identity to the captain.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
credentialsnounUS /krəˈdenʃəlz/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading After some difficulties the refugee made his way aboard her and announced his identity to the captain.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We've got room for one more--and that's about all."
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After some difficulties the refugee made his way aboard her and announced his identity to the captain.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have no money----" began the refugee.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading After some difficulties the refugee made his way aboard her and announced his identity to the captain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
INTRODUCINGverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
the literary culture
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After some difficulties the refugee made his way aboard her and announced his identity to the captain.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
social deportment
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "I have no money----" began the refugee.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "We've got room for one more--and that's about all."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
NICHOLS
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From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
not any; not one
From this reading "I have no money----" began the refugee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
Phrygianoun
an ancient country in western and central Asia Minor
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
with speed
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
refugeenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒi/
an exile who flees for safety
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "We've got room for one more--and that's about all."
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
transport commercially
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some difficulties the refugee made his way aboard her and announced his identity to the captain.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
that's
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From this reading "We've got room for one more--and that's about all."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
undeceivedadjective
freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After some difficulties the refugee made his way aboard her and announced his identity to the captain.
We've
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From this reading "We've got room for one more--and that's about all."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
in or at the place that
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he had expected to be received with the honor due to one of his rank and station he was quickly undeceived, for Captain Blashford, a man of rough manners, concealing a gentle heart, looked him over critically, examined his credentials (letters he had happened to have about him), and then smiled grimly.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading INTRODUCING PETER NICHOLS The British refugee ship _Phrygia_ was about to sail for Constantinople where her unfortunate passengers were to be transferred to other vessels sailing for Liverpool and New York.
