used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
(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 He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the third day after starting Rupert’s new friend, who, by the way, had introduced himself as Harry Webster, remarked to him:
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
codgernoun
used affectionately to refer to an eccentric but amusing old man
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the third day after starting Rupert’s new friend, who, by the way, had introduced himself as Harry Webster, remarked to him:
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
being one more than seven
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
firma
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From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
set up or found
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On the third day after starting Rupert’s new friend, who, by the way, had introduced himself as Harry Webster, remarked to him:
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the third day after starting Rupert’s new friend, who, by the way, had introduced himself as Harry Webster, remarked to him:
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading On the third day after starting Rupert’s new friend, who, by the way, had introduced himself as Harry Webster, remarked to him:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the third day after starting Rupert’s new friend, who, by the way, had introduced himself as Harry Webster, remarked to him:
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
the quality of being humane
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading On the third day after starting Rupert’s new friend, who, by the way, had introduced himself as Harry Webster, remarked to him:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
the act of departing
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
the force of workers available
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
mutuallyadverbUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəli/
in a mutual or shared manner
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
being perceived or observed
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
on one occasion
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
Raymond
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From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading On the third day after starting Rupert’s new friend, who, by the way, had introduced himself as Harry Webster, remarked to him:
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
Rupert's
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From this reading On the third day after starting Rupert’s new friend, who, by the way, had introduced himself as Harry Webster, remarked to him:
express in words
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading On the third day after starting Rupert’s new friend, who, by the way, had introduced himself as Harry Webster, remarked to him:
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
terra
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From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On the third day after starting Rupert’s new friend, who, by the way, had introduced himself as Harry Webster, remarked to him:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
precisely as stated
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the third day after starting Rupert’s new friend, who, by the way, had introduced himself as Harry Webster, remarked to him:
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading On the third day after starting Rupert’s new friend, who, by the way, had introduced himself as Harry Webster, remarked to him:
which person or people
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was particularly attracted by the appearance of one young man, who, like himself, was traveling alone, and after one or two interviews, being mutually pleased with each other, they decided to become traveling companions.
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 The voyage was a tempestuous one, but the steamer made her time notwithstanding, and Rupert landed in New York eight days after leaving Liverpool, and was not sorry to be once more upon _terra firma_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I say, Hamilton, have you noticed that dainty little piece of humanity opposite, who is traveling with that old codger, Mr. Knight, they call him?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He joined the Raymond party on the twelfth of January, according to his plans, and found himself among a very pleasant company of gentlemen and ladies, young men and maidens, all enthusiastic in view of their trip.
