used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was afterwards transferred to the skipper’s safe.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
(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 Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No one had the hardihood to venture upon any.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
clerky
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From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
Enlis
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From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
divisible by two
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
to an extreme degree
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
Garnett
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From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one had the hardihood to venture upon any.
hardihoodnoun
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading No one had the hardihood to venture upon any.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
immemorable
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From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was afterwards transferred to the skipper’s safe.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
McCloud
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From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
the force of workers available
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
not any; not one
From this reading No one had the hardihood to venture upon any.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
O'HaranounUS /oʊˈherə/
United States writer (1905-1970)
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one had the hardihood to venture upon any.
others
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From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
To recall to mind.
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It was afterwards transferred to the skipper’s safe.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
skipper'snounUS /ˈskɪpərz/
possessive form of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading It was afterwards transferred to the skipper’s safe.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a memorable affair for some and immemorable for others, for the next day O’Hara could remember nothing, and Mr. Enlis remembered that he had gotten exceedingly drunk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No one had the hardihood to venture upon any.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one had the hardihood to venture upon any.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading It was afterwards transferred to the skipper’s safe.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No one had the hardihood to venture upon any.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading No one had the hardihood to venture upon any.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
look attentively
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
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 Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then the paper which was to do duty as certificate was drawn up by the clerky McCloud and was duly signed by all present.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
WhiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
which person or people
From this reading Whiskey and water was produced for the men and ale for the ladies, and before long even the sour mate was heard holding forth in full career by the envious Mr. Garnett, who was forced to stand watch while his superiors enjoyed themselves.
