16
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From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Who's going to wait on them, and see after the lights?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading And they want a couple of bottles of Usher's and a dozen of soda.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
can't
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From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading And they want a couple of bottles of Usher's and a dozen of soda.”
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading And they want a couple of bottles of Usher's and a dozen of soda.”
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
Gambier
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From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
the act of departing
From this reading Who's going to wait on them, and see after the lights?”
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
immediately past
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
not any; not one
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
participate in games or sport
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
purser's
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From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
term of address for a man
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading And they want a couple of bottles of Usher's and a dozen of soda.”
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
Swires
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From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
the-smoking-room
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From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
there's
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From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And they want a couple of bottles of Usher's and a dozen of soda.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
Usher's
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From this reading And they want a couple of bottles of Usher's and a dozen of soda.”
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Who's going to wait on them, and see after the lights?”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading And they want a couple of bottles of Usher's and a dozen of soda.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
at the time that
From this reading It was past midnight, and the chief steward of the Gambier was taking a last glance through the empty saloon to see that everything was in order before he turned in, when Swires, the purser's bedroom steward, came to him.
Who's
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From this reading Who's going to wait on them, and see after the lights?”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why can't they play cards in the-smoking-room on deck?” grumbled the chief steward; “there's a man on duty there until two o'clock--they know that well enough.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you please, sir, the gentlemen in No. 16 send their compliments, and would be obliged to you if you will let them have their lights on full for an hour or so for a game.
