used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
acquitverbUS /əˈkwɪt/
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
any thing at all
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD THE “PRIDE OF THE WAVE.”
a youthful male person
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
divisible by two
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
how
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From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
immediately past
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD THE “PRIDE OF THE WAVE.”
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
for more time
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD THE “PRIDE OF THE WAVE.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD THE “PRIDE OF THE WAVE.”
and nothing more
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
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 When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
Pratt
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From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD THE “PRIDE OF THE WAVE.”
housing available for people to live in
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
on the contrary
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
sweet-smellingadjective
having a natural fragrance
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD THE “PRIDE OF THE WAVE.”
a special situation
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
Tim
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From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
hard to endure
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Captain Pratt had not made his appearance on the steamer that day; but the steward had told him that his duties as captain’s boy would begin next morning at breakfast, when he would be expected to wait upon the captain at the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading LIFE ON BOARD THE “PRIDE OF THE WAVE.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
at the time that
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The last thing Tim thought of that night was how he should acquit himself in what he felt would be a trying position, and the first thing which came into his mind when he awoke on the following morning was whether he would succeed in pleasing his new employer or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Tim first went on board the steamer which was to be his home, he thought, from the beautiful things he saw around, that he should live in a luxurious manner; but when he was shown the place in which he was to sleep, he learned that the fine things were for the passengers only, and that even comfort had been sacrificed in the quarters belonging to the crew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was given a berth in the forecastle, which was anything rather than a pleasant or even sweet-smelling place; and had it not been that he had the satisfaction of having Tip with him when he went to bed, he would have cried even harder and longer than he did.
