used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading It had been used by an Admiral during the years of the war.
(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 It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been used by an Admiral during the years of the war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading The cabin assigned to Saidee Isaacs was just off the ward-room.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been used by an Admiral during the years of the war.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been used by an Admiral during the years of the war.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The cabin assigned to Saidee Isaacs was just off the ward-room.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The lieutenant-commander of the destroyer and MacKeenon were openly solicitous regarding their captives’ welfare.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
cork-tiled
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From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading The lieutenant-commander of the destroyer and MacKeenon were openly solicitous regarding their captives’ welfare.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It had been used by an Admiral during the years of the war.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
FaynounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
set up or found
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
IsaacsnounUS /ˈaɪzɪks/
plural of “isaac” — (Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading The cabin assigned to Saidee Isaacs was just off the ward-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been used by an Admiral during the years of the war.
and nothing more
From this reading The cabin assigned to Saidee Isaacs was just off the ward-room.
lieutenant-commander
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From this reading The lieutenant-commander of the destroyer and MacKeenon were openly solicitous regarding their captives’ welfare.
LIONSnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
MacKeenon
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From this reading The lieutenant-commander of the destroyer and MacKeenon were openly solicitous regarding their captives’ welfare.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The cabin assigned to Saidee Isaacs was just off the ward-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading The lieutenant-commander of the destroyer and MacKeenon were openly solicitous regarding their captives’ welfare.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The lieutenant-commander of the destroyer and MacKeenon were openly solicitous regarding their captives’ welfare.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
Saidee
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From this reading The cabin assigned to Saidee Isaacs was just off the ward-room.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading The lieutenant-commander of the destroyer and MacKeenon were openly solicitous regarding their captives’ welfare.
surmisesnounUS /sərˈmaɪzɪz/
plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lieutenant-commander of the destroyer and MacKeenon were openly solicitous regarding their captives’ welfare.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cabin assigned to Saidee Isaacs was just off the ward-room.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It had been used by an Admiral during the years of the war.
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 It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It had been used by an Admiral during the years of the war.
ward-room
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From this reading The cabin assigned to Saidee Isaacs was just off the ward-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE LIONS However much Fay had expected the brig and irons, he was mistaken in both surmises.
wash-stand
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From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading The lieutenant-commander of the destroyer and MacKeenon were openly solicitous regarding their captives’ welfare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lieutenant-commander of the destroyer and MacKeenon were openly solicitous regarding their captives’ welfare.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was fitted with the simple, serviceable things which are found on all his Majesty’s better ships—running hot and cold water in bath and wash-stand—a bed instead of a bunk—white walls and cork-tiled deck.
a late time of life
From this reading It had been used by an Admiral during the years of the war.
